RIGOL User’s Guide DS1000B Series Digital Oscilloscopes DS1074B,DS1104B,DS1204B

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User’s Guide
DS1000B Series Digital Oscilloscopes
DS1074B,DS1104B,DS1204B
Jul. 2014
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Safety Notices
view the following safety precautions
carefully before operating the
instrument to avoid any personal
injuries or damages to the instrument
and any products connected to it. To
avoid potential hazards use the
instrument as specified by this user’s
guide only.
The instrument should be serviced
by qualified personnel only.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Use the power cord designed for the
instrument and authorized in your
country only.
Ground The Instrument.
The oscilloscope is grounded through
the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock the
instrument grounding conductor(s)
must be grounded properly, before
making connections to the input or
output terminals of the instrument.
Connect The Probe.
The probes’ ground terminals are at the
same voltage level of the instrument
ground. Do not connect the ground
terminals to a high voltage.
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Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe
all ratings and marks on the instrument.
Follow the user’s guide for further
ratings information before making
connections to the instrument.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with
covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse.
Use the fuse of the type, voltage and
current ratings as specified for the
instrument.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is on.
Do Not Operate With Suspected
Failures.
If suspected damage occurs with the
instrument, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel before
further operations.
Provide Proper Ventilation.
Refer to the installation instructions for
proper ventilation of the instrument.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions
In order to avoid short circuiting to the
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interior of the device or electric shock,
please do not operate in a humid
environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive
Atmosphere
In order to avoid damages to the device
or personal injuries, it is important to
operate the device away from an
explosive atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and
Dry
To avoid the influence of dust and/or
moisture in air, please keep the surface
of device clean and dry.
The disturbance test of all the
models meet the limit values of A
in the standard of EN 61326:
1997+A1+A2+A3, but can’t meet
the limit values of B.
Measurement Category
The DS1000B series Digital
Oscilloscope is intended to be used for
measurements in Measurement
Category I.
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Measurement Category
Definitions
Measurement Category I is for
measurements performed on circuits
not directly connected to MAINS.
Examples are measurements on circuits
not derived from MAINS, and specially
protected (internal) MAINS derived
circuits. In the latter case, transient
stresses are variable; for that reason,
the transient withstand capability of the
equipment is made known to the user.
WARNING
IEC Measurement Category I, the input
terminals may be connected to circuit
terminal in IEC Category I installations
for voltages up to 300 VAC. To avoid
the danger of electric shock, do not
connect the inputs to circuit’s voltages
above 300 VAC.
Transient overvoltage is also present on
circuits that are isolated from mains.
The DS1000B series Digital
Oscilloscopes is designed to safely
withstand occasional transient
overvoltage up to 1000 Vpk. Do not use
this equipment to measure circuits
where transient overvoltage could
exceed this level.
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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
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WARNING
Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
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CAUTION
Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result
in damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER
indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
WARNING indicates a potential injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
CAUTION indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property that
may occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
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Hazardous
Voltage
IV
Safety
Warning
Protective
Earth Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Grounding
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General-Purpose Oscilloscopes
The introduction of this document contains three types of DS1000B series
oscilloscope: DS1074B, DS1104B and DS1204B
RIGOL DS1000B series digital oscilloscopes with four analog channels in
connection with an external trigger channel are designed to capture multiple signals
and meet the needs of measurement along with its excellent performance, powerful
functions.
The instrument is designed for 2GSa/s maximum real-time sample rate, 50GSa/s
maximum equivalent sample rate and 200MHz maximum bandwidth. Besides,
abundant trigger modes, math and acquire functions enable it easy to capture and
analyze waveforms, also, Auto button is available to display a signal automatically.
What’s more, the laconic and clear panel in line with tradition and the intuitive on
the panels make instrument operation easy and convenient, as well as the LCD,
interface and buttons are all friendly and clear, making operation more comfortable.
Main Features:
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Four Channels, Bandwidth of per channel:
200MHz: DS1204B
100MHz: DS1104B
70MHz: DS1074B
2GSa/s real-time sampling rate and 50GSa/s equivalent sampling rate.
Color TFT 5.7 inch LCD, 320×240 pixels resolution.
USB storage and PictBridge printing.
Available to interconnect with RIGOL signal generator seamlessly.
Adjustable waveform intensity, more effective waveform viewing.
One-touch automatic setup, ease of use (AUTO).
Storage and recurrence of Waveforms and setups, supports CSV, 8 or 24 bits
bitmap and PNG format.
Delayed Scan Function, easy to give attention to both details and overview of a
waveform.
22 Automatic measurements.
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Automatic cursor tracking measurements.
Waveform recorder, record and replay dynamic waveforms.
Built-in FFT function.
Digital filters, includes LPF, HPF, BPF, BRF.
Pass/Fail detection Function, optically isolated Pass/Fail output.
Addition, Subtract and Multiply Mathematic Functions of waveforms.
Advanced trigger types include: Edge, Video, Pulse width, Pattern, Alternative.
Adjustable trigger sensitivity.
Multiple Language User Interface.
Pop-up menu makes it easy to read and easy to use.
Built-in help systems with multinational languages.
Easy-to-use file system supports Chinese & English characters file name input.
Conform to LXI consortium instrument standard class C.
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Document Overview
Chapter 1 Quick Start
To introduce the panls and menus to help users to realize the base operations.
Chapter 2 Operating Your Oscilloscope
More details to help users to understand the functions and measurements of
instrument deeply.
Chapter 3 Application Examples
To show the measurement functions directly by application examples.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Provide you troubleshooting to solve the problems during operating.
Chpter 5 Specifications
List common specifications and characteristics of the oscilloscope.
Chapter 6 Appendix
Information about accessories, warranties, services and supports and the like.
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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration........................................................................ I
Safety Notices......................................................................................... II
General-Purpose Oscilloscopes ..................................................................V
Chapter 1 Quick Guide ...................................................................... 1-1
General Inspect .................................................................................... 1-2
Panels and User Interface ...................................................................... 1-3
Functional Check ................................................................................... 1-7
To Compensate the Probes .................................................................... 1-9
To Display a Signal Automatically.......................................................... 1-10
To Understand the Vertical System ....................................................... 1-11
To Understand the Horizontal System ................................................... 1-13
To Understand the Trigger System........................................................ 1-15
To Understand the Quick Function ........................................................ 1-17
Chapter 2 Operating Your Oscilloscope ............................................. 2-1
To Set up the Vertical System ................................................................ 2-2
Channel Settings ............................................................................ 2-4
Math Function .............................................................................. 2-14
REF Function ................................................................................ 2-20
To Set up the Horizontal System........................................................... 2-28
Delayed Scan ............................................................................... 2-31
X-Y Format ................................................................................... 2-32
To Set up the Trigger System ............................................................... 2-33
Edge Trigger ................................................................................ 2-34
Pulse Width Trigger....................................................................... 2-35
Video Trigger................................................................................ 2-36
Pattern Trigger ............................................................................. 2-39
Alternative Trigger ........................................................................ 2-41
Trigger Settings ............................................................................ 2-44
To Set up the Sampling System ............................................................ 2-50
To Set up the Display System ............................................................... 2-54
To Store and Recall ............................................................................. 2-57
To Set up the Utility ............................................................................ 2-66
The I/O Setup .............................................................................. 2-68
Language .................................................................................... 2-76
Pass/Fail ...................................................................................... 2-77
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Waveform Recorder ...................................................................... 2-80
Print Setting ................................................................................. 2-84
Self-Calibration ............................................................................. 2-88
System Information ...................................................................... 2-89
Date and Time ............................................................................. 2-91
To Measure Automatically .................................................................... 2-92
Quick Measurement Setup ............................................................. 2-94
Delay/Phase Setup ....................................................................... 2-95
Voltage Measurements .................................................................. 2-96
Time Measurements ..................................................................... 2-98
To Measure with Cursors ................................................................... 2-101
Manual Mode ............................................................................. 2-102
Track Mode ................................................................................ 2-104
Auto mode ................................................................................. 2-106
To Use Run Control Buttons ............................................................... 2-107
Chapter 3 Application Examples ........................................................ 3-1
Example 1: Taking Simple Measurements ................................................ 3-1
Example 2: View a Signal Delay Caused by a Circuit ................................. 3-2
Example 3: Capture a Single-Shot Signal ................................................. 3-3
Example 4: To Reduce the Random Noise on a Signal .............................. 3-4
Example 5: Making Cursor Measurements ............................................... 3-6
Example 6: The Application of the X-Y operation ...................................... 3-8
Example 7: Triggering on a Video Signal ............................................... 3-10
Example 8: FFT Cursor Measurement .................................................... 3-12
Example 9: Pass/Fail Test .................................................................... 3-13
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 4-1
Chapter 5 Specifications.................................................................... 5-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................... 5-2
General Specifications ..................................................................... 5-6
Chapter 6 Appendixes ....................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: DS1000B series Accessories ................................................. 6-1
Appendix B: Warranty ........................................................................... 6-2
Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning .................................................. 6-3
Index ...................................................................................................... 1
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Chapter 1 Quick Guide
This chapter covers the following topics:
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General Inspect
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Panels and User Interface
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Functional Check
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To Compensate the Probes
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To Display a Signal Automatically
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To Understand the Vertical System
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To Understand the Horizontal System
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To Understand the Trigger System
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To Understand the Quick Function
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General Inspect
After receiving a new DS1000B series oscilloscope, please inspect the instrument as
follows:
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents
of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has
passed both electrical and mechanical test.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting
from shipment, without free maintenance or replacement by RIGOL.
2. Inspect the instrument.
In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your RIGOL Sales
Representative.
3. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in "Appendix A: DS1000B
series Accessories" in this guide.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your RIGOL Sales
Representative.
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Panels and User Interface
Being familiar with the operation panels is the first priority when you get a new
DS1000B series digital oscilloscope. This chapter will bring you a brief introduction
and description of the panels and functions of oscilloscope, which can help users to
know well about the instrument in a short time.
Front Panel
Figure 1-1, the front Panel; the knobs are used most often and are similar to the
knobs on other oscilloscopes. There are five grey buttons defined as No.1 to No.5
from up to bottom on the right side of the display which are menu operating buttons.
The buttons not only allow you to use some of the functions directly but also bring up
soft button menus on the screen, which enable the access to many measurement
features associated with the advanced functions, mathematics, and reference or to
run control features.
Turn On/
Off Menu
LCD
Multi-Function Quick
Knob
Button
Function Run
Menu
Control
Horizontal
Trigger
Vertical
Power
Switch
USB
Host
Probe
Compensator
Menu
Buttons
Analog Signal
Channels
EXT TRIG
Channel
Figure 1-1 Front Panel Overview
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Front Panel Interfaces:
USB Host: Connect DS1000B with external USB devices when the oscilloscope is
regarded as “Host Device”, such as connecting a USB flash device.
Analog Signal Channels: Four channels are provided: CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
EXT TRIG Input: It is applied to input external trigger signal.
NOTE: There are two USB Host ports respectively on the front and rear panel.
Rear Panel
①
②
③
④
⑤ ⑥
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel Overview
Rear Panel of DS1000B contains the following parts:
Power Supply: Input power supply to the instrument.
Fuse: 250V, T2A
Power Switch: Turn on or off the power source.
LAN: Enable users to set up network by LAN port.
USB Device: Connect DS1000B with external USB devices when the
oscilloscope is regarded as “Slave Device”. For example: connect with PC for
remote control.
⑥ USB Host: Connect DS1000B with external USB devices when the
oscilloscope is regarded as “Host Device”, such as connecting a USB flash
device.
①
②
③
④
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Notation definitions in this Manual:
Throughout this guide, notation symbols of buttons and knobs are the same of those
on front-panel.
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A box around the name of the key denotes MENU function buttons on
front-panel, such as Measure.
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denotes the five SCALE knobs.
denotes the LEVEL knob.
The name with a drop shadow denotes the menu operating key, such as
Waveform soft key in Storage menu.
Arrow “→” is used to divide operation steps. Such as: Storage → Storage,
indicates press “Storage” button on the front panel, then press “Storage” menu.
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) denotes the multi-function knob .
denotes the five POSITION knobs.
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User Interface
Run
Status Timebase
U-Disk
Location of Waveform
Connected Window in Memory
Trigger Point
in Memory
Trigger Point in
Waveform
Window
Trigger
Symbol
CH1
Menu
CH2
CH3
Waveform
Display
Window
CH4
CH1 Volts/div
CH2 Volts/div CH3 Volts/div CH4 Volts/div
Figure 1-3 User Interface Overview
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Functional Check
Perform this quick functional check to verify that the instrument is operating
correctly.
1.
Turn on the instrument
Use the power cord designed for the oscilloscope only to connect the instrument
and AC power which delivers 100 to 240 VACRMS, 45Hz to 440Hz. Press the
power switch to turn on the instruments, waiting until the display shows the
waveform window.
2.
Recall factory setting
Press Storage → Storage → Factory → Recall, to recall factory setting.
Storage Button
Power
Switch
Figure 1-4 Button explanation
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WARNING
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
3.
Input a signal to a channel of the oscilloscope
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Push BNC plug of probe into CH1 BNC connector, then twist the BNC cable to
right to lock the probe in place. Switch on the probe to 10X [1].
Press CH1 → Probe → 10X to set probe attenuation of the oscilloscope, so as to
make sure the measurement result is correct (Default probe attenuation scale is
1X).
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Figure 1-5 Probe connection
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Figure 1-6 Probe adjustment
[1]
Attach the probe tip to the Probe compensator connector and the reference lead
to the ground pin. Press Auto, within a few seconds, a square wave will display
(approximately 1kHz, 3Vpp).
Push the OFF button or push the CH1 button again to turn off Channel 1. Push
the CH2, CH3, CH4 buttons to turn on other channels, repeat step 2&3.
NOTE: Signal outputed from the Probe compensator is ONLY used for probe
compensation, not for calibration.
Note:
[1] For DS1204B, the standard probe is RP3300A which attenuation ratio is fixed at 10X and does
not need to be adjusted.
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To Compensate the Probes
Perform this adjustment to match the characteristics of the probe and the channel
input. This should be performed whenever attaching a probe to any input channel at
the first time.
1. From CH1 menu, set the Probe attenuation to 10X (press CH1→Probe→10X).
Set the switch to 10X on the probe [1] and connect it to CH1 of the oscilloscope.
When using the probe hook-tip, inserting the tip into the hook-tip firmly to
ensure a tight connection.
2. Attach the probe tip to the connector of the Probe compensator and link the
reference wire cramp with the ground connector of the probe compensator,
Select CH1, and then press Auto.
3. Check the shape of the displayed waveform.
Over Compensated
Correctly Compensated
Under Compensated
Figure 1-9
Figure 1-7 Compensate waveform
4. If necessary, use a non-metallic tool to adjust the variable capacitor of the probe
for the flattest square wave being displayed on the oscilloscope.
5. Repeat if necessary.
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WARNING
To avoid electric shock while using the probe, be sure the perfection of the
insulated cable, and do not touch the metallic portions of the probe head
while it is connected with a voltage source.
Note:
[1] For DS1204B, the standard probe is RP3300A which attenuation ratio is fixed at 10X and does
not need to be adjusted.
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To Display a Signal Automatically
The oscilloscope has an automated feature to display the input signal in best-fit
status. The input signal should be 50 Hz or higher and a duty cycle is greater than
1%.
Using the automatic setting:
1. Connect a signal to the oscilloscope (such as channel 1) as described above.
2. Press Auto.
The oscilloscope may change the current settings to display the signal; adjusts the
vertical and horizontal scaling, the trigger coupling, type, position, level, and mode.
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To Understand the Vertical System
As shown in Figure 1-8, there are several buttons and knobs in the VERTICAL
control area, which are used for setting Channels, MATH and REF functions as well as
adjusting vertical position and Volts/div of waveforms. In addition, different colors
are designed for different channels, corresponding to different waveforms, so as to
observe clearly.
Figure 1-8 Vertical control
1. Press CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, MATH, REF, the operating menus, symbols,
waveforms and status information of corresponding channel and settings will be
displayed on the screen. The current selected channel will be shut down when
you press the key associated with the channel one more time.
2. Set vertical position of waveform display by
knob.
Turning the
knob, a voltage value is displayed for a short time
indicating its value with respect to the ground reference located at the center of
the screen. Also notice that the ground symbol on the left side of the display
moves in conjunction with the
knob.
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Measurement hints
If the channel is DC coupled, measuring the DC components of the signal by
simply noting its distance from the ground symbol.
If the channel is AC coupled, the DC component of the signal is blocked,
allow you to use greater sensitivity to display the AC component of the
signal.
Vertical offset back to 0 shortcut key
Turn the
knob to change the vertical display position of
channel and press the
knob to set the vertical display
position back to 0 as a shortcut key, this is especially helpful when the trace
position is far out of the screen and want it to get back to the screen center
immediately.
3. Set vertical “Volts/div” by
knob.
Rotate
to change “Volts/div”, the change will be displayed in real
time at the bottom of interface. Besides, the “Volts/div” contains two forms:
“Fine” and “Coarse”.
Coarse/Fine Shortcut key
The Coarse/Fine vertical control can be set by simply pressing the vertical
knob.
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To Understand the Horizontal System
Figure1-9 shows the HORIZONTAL controls: MENU button,
and
knobs of horizontal system. Following the exercise to familiarize with the
buttons, knobs, and status bar.
Figure 1-9 Horizontal control
1.
knob.
Set horizontal “s/div” by
knob changes the sweep speed in a 1-2-5 step
The horizontal
sequence, and displays the value at the upper-left of the display. The time base
ranges of the DS1000B series is from 2 ns/div* to 50 s/div.
Delayed Scan Shortcut key
To press the
knob in the horizontal control area on the
front-panel is another way to enter or exit Delayed Scan mode and it is
equal to the menu operations, MENU→Delayed→ON.
NOTE*: The speed of horizontal scan varies by different models.
2.
Press MENU button to display the “Horizontal” menu. Users can set the delayed
state, time base expansion, time base mode and trigger offset.
Term Explanations
Trig-Offset: Denotes the real position of the trigger point relative to the
midpoint of the memory. In this setting, the trigger position will be changed
horizontally when you turning the
knob.
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3.
The horizontal
knob moves displayed signal horizontally on the
waveform window.
The horizontal
knob adjusts the trigger offset of signal, when
turning the knob; you can note that the waveform moves horizontally in
conjunction with the knob.
Horizontal offset back to 0 shortcut key
Rotate the horizontal
knob to adjust the horizontal position
of the signal in the waveform window and press it down to restore the
trigger offset or (delayed sweep offset) to the zero point.
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To Understand the Trigger System
Figure 1-10 shows the TRIGGER control: MODE, MENU, FORCE, 50% and a
knob. Following the exercises to familiarize with the buttons, trigger level
knob and status bar.
Figure 1-10 Trigger control
1.
Three kinds of trigger modes can be switched among Auto, Normal and Single
with pressing MODE button.
2.
Use the
knob to change the settings of trigger level.
Turning the
knob, you will observe an orange trigger line, a trigger
sign and a trigger level value displaying pane on the screen moving up and down.
knob, the trigger line, trigger sign and
When you stop turning the
trigger value pane will disappear in five seconds. During the same time of
moving the trigger line, you will notice that the displayed value of trigger level
has been changed on the screen.
Trigger Level back to 0 Shortcut key
Turn the
knob to change the trigger level value and press the
knob to set trigger level back to 0 as a shortcut key.
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3.
Press MENU button in the Trigger control area.
A soft button menu appears on the display showing the trigger setting choices
as shown in Figure 1-11.
Figure 1-11
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Press NO.1 menu button to choose Edge.
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Press NO.2 menu button to choose Source as CH1.
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Press NO.3 menu button to choose Slope as
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Press NO.4 menu button to choose Sweep as Auto.
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Press NO.5 menu button to enter secondary menu of Set Up.
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NOTE: The change of trigger mode, source selection and slope type will lead to
the change of the status bar on the upper-right of the screen.
4.
Press FORCE
Start an acquisition even if no valid trigger signal has been found, usually used
in “Normal” or “Single” trigger mode. This button has no effect if the acquisition
is already stopped.
Switch Local/Remote mode
仪 Press FORCE button to switch the operation mode as “local” when the
instrument is under remote mode.
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Press 50%
Press the 50% button to set the trigger level to the center of the signal’s
amplitude.
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To Understand the Quick Function
The following figure shows that there are two buttons in the QUICK function area.
The exercise below will gradually conduct you to familiarize the settings of the
buttons.
Figure 1-12
The quick function menu
1.
Measure
There are two Measure buttons on the front panel, belonging to Function Menu
area and Quick Function area respectively. Firstly, you need to pre-set up three
items from 22 measurements via Measure → QuickMea from Function Menu
area, and then press Measure as shown in figure 1-12 to enter quick
measurement, three measuring parameters pre-defined will be displayed on the
screen.
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Print
Use Print button to perform a quick print or store data to USB flash device.
To execute print operation if connecting the printer since it has a higher priority.
To store the measurement results to USB flash device in current format such as
Waveform, Setups, 8 Bitmap, 24 Bitmap, PNG or CSV. Furthermore, it will be
stored as 8-Bitmap automatically when selecting “Factory”.
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Chapter 2 Operating Your Oscilloscope
By now, a user should understand the VERTICAL, HORIZONTAL and TRIGGER
control systems and know how to determine the system setup from the status bar of
a DS1000B series digital oscilloscope. This chapter will go through all groups of
front-panel buttons, knobs and menus; and further the knowledge of the operation
by hints in this guide. It is strongly recommended to perform all of the following
exercises to get the most of the powerful measurement capabilities of the
oscilloscope.
This chapter covers the following topics:
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To Set up the Vertical System (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, MATH, REF ,
Vertical
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, Vertical
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To Set up the Horizontal System (MENU, Horizontal
Horizontal
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To Set up the Trigger System (MODE,
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To Set up the Sampling System (Acquire)
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To Set up the Display System (Display)
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To Store and Recall (Storage)
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To Set up the Utility (Utility)

To Measure Automatically (Measure)

To Measure with Cursors (Cursor)

To Use Run Control Buttons (Auto, Run/Stop, Single)
, MENU, FORCE, 50%)
Please read this chapter carefully to get more functions and operations about
DS1000B series oscilloscopes.
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To Set up the Vertical System
Four analog channels are provided by DS1000B: CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4. Press the
corresponding button on the front panel to turn the channels on/off. The backlight
indicates the channel is currently active. Press the button again to turn the channel
off. When channel is currently selected, press OFF will turn it off and the backlight
goes off.
Table 2-1 Channels menu
Channel
Status Indicator
Channel 1
(CH1)
Settings
ON
Selected
OFF
Channel 2
(CH2)
ON
Selected
OFF
CH2 (azure blue letters with black
background)
CH2 (black letters with blue background)
No indicator
Channel 3
(CH3)
ON
Selected
OFF
CH3 (pink letters with black background)
CH3 (black letters with pink background)
No indicator
Channel 4
(CH4)
ON
Selected
OFF
CH4 (black letter with navy blue background)
CH4 (navy blue letter with black background)
No indicator
MATH
ON
Selected
OFF
MATH (purple letter with black background)
MATH (black letter with purple background)
No indicator
CH1 (yellow letters with black background)
CH1 (black letters with yellow background)
No indicator
Other functions such as MATH and REF can be regarded as relatively isolated
channels.
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Knobs Explanation
Use the vertical controls to display signal waveforms by adjusting the vertical
knob, and the
knob, and setting the input parameters.
1.
Using vertical
knob.
The vertical
control changes the vertical position of signal
waveforms in all channels (excluding MATH and REF). The resolution changes
according to the vertical level set. Pressing this knob will clear the channel’s
vertical offset to zero.
2.
Using vertical
knob.
The vertical
control changes the vertical sensitivity of signal
waveforms in all channels (excluding MATH and REF). If the Volts/Div is set to
“Coarse”, the waveform scales in a 1-2-5 step sequence from 2
mV ,5mv,10mv…to 10 V. If the Volts/Div is set to “Fine”, it scales to small steps
between the coarse settings. Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the vertical
scale, turn the knob counter-clockwise to increase the vertical Volts/Div setting.
You can toggle between “coarse” and “Fine” setting through pressing the
knob.
3.
During the vertical positioning, a position message is displayed on the left
bottom of the screen, such as POS:32.4mv in the same color along with the
corresponding channel. The unit is V (Volts).
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Channel Settings
Each channel of DS1000B series digital oscilloscope has an independent operation
menu and it will pop-up after pressing any button among CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4. The
menu to set CH1 is shown in the table below. Press CH1 to enter the following
menus.
Figure 2-1
Table 2-2 Channel menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Coupling
Settings
Comments
AC
Block DC component of the input
Signal.
Pass both AC and DC components of
the input signal
Disconnect the input signal.
DC
GND
ON
BW Limit
OFF
Probe
0.001X
…
1000X
Digital Filter
Set up digital filter (See table 2-5).
1/2
2-4
Limit the channel’s bandwidth to
20MHz to reduce display noise.
Get full bandwidth.
Set up the probe attenuation factor
by 1-2-5 to make the vertical scale
readout correct. including:
0.001X,0.01X,0.1X,1X,2X,5X,10X,20
X,50X,100X,200X,500X,1000X
Go to the next menu page (The
followings are the same, no more
explanation).
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Figure 2-2
Table 2-3 Channel menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
2/2
Back to the previous menu page (The
followings are the same, no more
explanation).
Volts/Div
Coarse
Fine
Define a 1-2-5 sequence.
To change the Volts/Dive settings in
small steps between the coarse settings.
Invert
ON
OFF
Turn on the invert function.
Restore to original display of the
waveform.
V/ A/
W/ U
Set “V”, “A”, “W” or “U” as the unit of
vertical channel.
Unit
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1.
To set up channel coupling
To use Channel 1 as an example, input a square wave signal with DC shift.
Press CH1→Coupling→DC to set “DC” coupling. Both the AC component and the
DC component of the input signal will pass.
DC Coupling
Setup
DC Coupling
Status Symbol
Figure 2-3 DC coupling settings
Press CH1→Coupling→AC, to set “AC” coupling. It will pass AC component of
the input signal with frequency higher than 5 Hz and restraint DC component of
the input signal.
AC Coupling
Setup
AC Coupling
Status Symbol
Figure 2-4 AC coupling settings
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Press CH1→Coupling→GND, to set “GND” coupling, it disconnects the input signal.
The screen displays as Figure 2-5:
GND
Coupling
Setup
GND Coupling
Status Symbol
Figure 2-5 Ground coupling settings
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2.
To set up the channel bandwidth limit
Take Channel 1 for an example, input a signal containing high frequency
component. Press CH1→BW Limit→OFF, to set up bandwidth limit to “OFF”
status. The oscilloscope is set to full bandwidth and passing the high frequency
component in the signal.
Turn off the
BW Limit
Figure 2-6 Turn off the BW limit
Press CH1→BW Limit→ON, to set up bandwidth limit to “ON” status. It will
restraint the frequency component higher than 20MHz.
20MHz
BW limit
Mark of
BW limit
Figure 2-7 Turn on the BW limit
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3.
To set up Probe Attenuation
The oscilloscope allows selecting the attenuation factor for the probe. The
attenuation factor changes the vertical scaling of the oscilloscope so that the
measurement results reflect the actual voltage levels at the probe tip. Figure 2-8
shows an example for using a 1000:1 probe and its attenuation factor.
Probe
Attenuation
Vertical volts/div
Figure 2-8 Set up probe attenuation coefficient
Table 2-4 Probe setting
Probe Attenuation Factors
Corresponding Settings
1:1000
0.001X
1:100
0.01X
1:10
0.1X
1:1
1X
2:1
2X
5:1
5X
10:1
10X
20:1
20X
50:1
50X
100:1
100X
200:1
200X
500:1
500X
1000:1
1000X
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4.
Digital Filter
Press CH1→ Digital Filter to display the digital filter menu.
Turn Off
Digital Filter
Figure 2-9 Turn off digital filter
Turn On
Digital Filter
Figure 2-10 Turn on digital filter
Turn the digital filter on or off as shown in the following figure. Turn ( ) knob
to adjust the upper and lower limit of frequency after turning on the digital filter.
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Figure 2-11
Table 2-5 The Filter menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Digital Filter
ON
OFF
Turn on the digital filter.
Turn off the digital filter.
Filter Type
Setup
Setup
Setup
Setup
as
as
as
as
Upper
Limit[1]
<frequency>
Turn ( ) knob to set upper limit
high limit.
Lower
Limit[1]
<frequency>
Turn (
LPF (Low Pass Filter).
HPF (High Pass Filter).
BPF (Band Pass Filter).
BRF (Band Reject Filter).
) knob to set lower limit.
Back to higher level menu (The
followings are the same, no more
explanation).
NOTE:
[1] The upper limit needs to be set in the type of low pass filter.
The lower limit needs to be set in the type of high pass filter.
Both upper limit and lower limit need to be set in the types of band pass filter and band reject
filter.
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5.
To change the Volts/Div settings
The Volts/Div control has Coarse or Fine configuration. The Vertical
Sensitivity is 2mv/div - 10V/div.
Coarse: It is the default setting of Volts/Div in a 1-2-5-step sequence from
2mV/div, 5mV/div, 10mV/div, to 10 V/div.
Fine: This setting changes the vertical scale to small steps between the coarse
settings. It will be helpful to adjust the waveform in smooth steps.
Fine
Adjustment
Fine Adjustment Data
Figure 2-12 Fine Adjustment
Coarse/Fine Shortcut key
To change Coarse/Fine setting, not only by menu but also by pressing
vertical
2-12
knob.
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6.
To invert a waveform
Invert turns the displayed waveform 180 degrees with respect to the ground
level. When the oscilloscope is triggered on the inverted signal, the trigger is
also inverted. Figure 2-13 and Figure 2-14 show the changes before and after
the inversion respectively.
Invert
Off
Figure 2-13 Waveform before inversion
Invert
On
Figure 2-14 Waveform after inversion
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Math Function
The mathematic functions include “add”, “subtract”, “Multiply” and “FFT” for CH1,
CH2, CH3 and CH4. The mathematic result can be measured by the grid and the
cursor.
Press MATH button to enter “Math” menu, meanwhile, sign of math scale will appear
under the screen. See figure below, waveform of CH1 is marked yellow, waveform of
CH2 is marked blue, and waveform of CH1 adding CH2 is marked purple.
Math Scale
Figure 2-15 Math function
Figure 2-16
Table 2-6 The Math menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Operate
Source A
Source B
Invert
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Settings
A+B
A-B
A×B
FFT
CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
ON
OFF
Comments
Add source A and source B.
Subtract source B from source A.
Multiply source B by source A.
Fast Fourier Transform.
Define CH1, CH2, CH3 or CH4 as
source A.
Define CH1, CH2, CH3 or CH4 as
source B.
Invert the MATH waveform.
Restore to original waveform display.
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Figure 2-17
Table 2-7 The Math menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Reset
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Settings
Comments
The multifunctional knob ( ) adjusts
the vertical position of the Math
waveform.
The multifunctional knob ( ) adjusts
the vertical amplitude of the Math
waveform.
Reset the math waveform to vertical
mid-point.
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1.
Using FFT function
The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) process converts a time-domain signal into its
frequency components mathematically. FFT waveforms are useful in the
following applications:
 Measuring harmonic content and distortion in systems
 Characterizing noise in DC power supplies
 Analyzing vibration
Press MATH→Operate→FFT to enter FFT setting menu.
Figure 2-18
Figure 2-19
Table 2-8 The FFT menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Operate
A+B
A-B
A×B
FFT
Add source A to source B.
Subtract source B from source A.
Multiply source B by source A.
Fast Fourier Transform.
Source
CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
Define CH1, CH2, CH3 or CH4 as FFT
source.
Window
Rectangle
Hanning
Hamming
Blackman
Select window for FFT.
Display
Split
Full screen
Display FFT waveform on full screen.
Table 2-9 The FFT menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Settings
Scale
VRMS
dBVRMS
Reset
2-16
Display FFT waveform on half screen.
comments
The multifunctional knob ( ) adjusts
the vertical position of Math
The multifunctional knob ( ) adjusts
the vertical amplitude of Math
Set VRMS as vertical scale unit
Set dBVRMS as vertical scale unit
Reset the math waveform to vertical
mid-point.
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Key points for FFT
1.
2.
3.
Signals that have a DC component or offset can cause incorrect FFT
waveform component magnitude values. To minimize the DC component,
choose AC Coupling on the source signal.
To reduce random noise and aliases components in repetitive or
single-shot events, set the oscilloscope acquisition mode to Average.
To display FFT waveforms with a large dynamic range, use the dBVRMS
scale. The dBVRMS scale displays component magnitudes using a log scale.
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2.
Selecting an FFT Window
DS1000B series oscilloscope provides four FFT windows. Each window is a
trade-off between frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy. It depends on
the desired measurement and the source signals characteristics to determine
the window to use. Use the following guidelines to select the best window.
DS1000B provides four FFT functions with different features, which are needed
to be selected according to measuring waveform.
Table 2-10 FFT Windows
Window
Features
Best for measuring
Best frequency resolution
and worst amplitude
accuracy.
Transients or bursts, the signal
levels before and after the event
are nearly equal.
Equal-amplitude sine waves with
fixed frequencies.
Broadband random noise with a
relatively slow varying spectrum.
Rectangle
This is essentially
the same as no window.
Hanning
Hamming
Blackman
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Better frequency
resolution, poorer
amplitude accuracy than
Rectangular.
Sine, periodic, and narrow-band
random noise.
Hamming has slightly
better frequency
resolution than Hanning.
Transients or bursts where the
signal levels before and after the
events are significantly different.
Best amplitude accuracy,
worst frequency
resolution.
Single frequency waveforms, to
find higher order harmonics.
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Term Explanations
FFT Resolution: The FFT resolution is the quotient between sampling rate
and the number of FFT points. With a fixed FFT points, the lower sampling
rate, the better the resolution.
Nyquist Frequency: The highest frequency that any real-time digitizing
oscilloscope can acquire without aliasing. It’s normally half of the sample rate.
This frequency is called the Nyquist frequency. Frequency above the Nyquist
frequency will be under sampled, causing a situation known as aliasing.
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REF Function
Reference Waveforms are saved waveforms to be selected for display. The reference
function will be available after saving the selected waveform to non-volatile memory.
During the actual measurement process, you can use DS1000B series digital
oscilloscope to observe the waveforms of correlative components. It will help you to
determine the cause of malfunction when you compare the measured waveform with
the reference waveform. The method is particularly useful under the circumstance of
having reference waveforms.
Press REF button to display the Reference waveform menu.
Figure 2-20
Table 2-11 REF menu when using internal memory (Page 1/3)
Menu
Channel
2-20
Settings
REF 1
REF 2
REF 3
REF 4
1
2
3
4
Comments
Turn on or turn off one to four REF
channels
Select the current REF channel which is
optional from REF1 to REF4. (According
to the available channel, for example, if
only REF1 is turned on, then only REF1
can be chosen as the current channel.)
Current
REF
REF
REF
REF
Source
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
MATH
Select CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, and MATH as
the source channel whose input
waveforms will be compared with the
reference waveforms.
location
Internal
external
Select memory location in scope.
Select memory location out scope.
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Table 2-12 REF menu when using internal/external memory (Page 2/3)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Save REF waveform to outer memory
location.
Save
The multifunctional knob (
the vertical position of REF
) adjusts
The multifunctional knob ( ) adjusts
the vertical amplitude of REF
Figure 2-22
Table 2-13 REF menu when using internal memory (Page 3/3)
Menu
Figure 2-23
settings
comments
Reset
Reset REF waveform.
Imp./Exp.
Go to import menu (see table 2-19).
Table 2-14 REF menu when using external memory (Page 3/3)
Menu
settings
comments
Reset
Reset REF waveform.
Import
Go to import menu (see table 2-19).
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1.
Import and Export
Switch to external memory and select Internal location.
Then, press REF →Imp. /Exp. and enter the following interface.
Figure 2-24 Import and export interface
Figure 2-25
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Table 2-15 Imp. /Exp. Menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Explorer
Path
Directory
File
Switch to Path, directory or file.
Export
Export the REF file from internal
memory to external memory (see
table 2-16).
Import
Import the REF file to internal
memory.
Delete File
Delete file.
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2.
Export
Switch to external memory and select Internal location.
Then, press REF→Imp. /Exp.→ Export and go to the following interface.
Figure 2-26 Export interface
Figure 2-27
Table 2-16 The Export menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Move the input focus point of files’ name
up and down.
Move the focus point to next location.
To delete chosen letter.
Save
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3.
Save to External Memory
Switch to external memory and select External location.
Then, press REF→Save and enter the following interface.
Figure 2-28 Save interface
Figure 2-29
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Table 2-17 The Save menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Explorer
Path
Directories
Files
Switch among Path, Directories and
Files.
New File
(Folder)
Set up new file in Path and File. Set
up new folder in directory.
Delete File
(Folder)
Delete chosen file (Folder).
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4.
New File (or New Folder)
Switch to external memory and select External location.
Then, press REF→Save→New File (or New Folder) and go to the following
interface.
File Name
Input Pane
Switch Chinese
and English
Switch Capital
On or Off
Figure 2-30
File name in English inputting interface
Figure 2-31
Table 2-18 The New File menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Move the focus point of file name up
and down.
Move the focus point to the next
location.
To delete chosen letter.
Save
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Execute the saving operation.
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5.
Import
Switch to external memory and select External location.
Then, press REF→Import and enter the following interface.
Figure 2-32 Import interface
Figure 2-33
Table 2-19 The Import menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Explorer
Path
Directories
Files
Switch among Path, Directories and
Files.
Import
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Import the REF file into internal
memory.
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6.
Display a Reference Waveform
Figure 2-34
Reference waveform display
Operation introductions:
1.
2.
Press REF button to show the reference waveform menu.
Press soft button 3 to select the reference channel: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 or
MATH.
3.
Turn vertical
and vertical
to adjust the REF
waveform to a suitable position.
Press soft button No.4 to select the save location of REF waveform.
Enter to REF menu (Page2/3) Press soft button No.2 to save the waveform as
REF.
4.
5.
NOTE: The Reference function is not available in X-Y mode.
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To Set up the Horizontal System
Press MENU button to enter the horizontal setting system.
Figure 2-35
Table 2-20 The Horizontal menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Delayed
ON
OFF
Turn on the Delayed Scan mode.
Turn off the Delayed Scan mode.
ScreenCenter
TimeExpand
Trigger
User
Y-T
Time Base
X-Y
Roll[1]
Trig-Offset
Reset
The waveform expands or compresses
horizontally around the center of the
screen when the horizontal time base
is changed.
The waveform expands or compresses
horizontally around the trigger point
when the horizontal time base is
changed.
The waveform expands or compresses
horizontally around the user-defined
reference position when the horizontal
time base is changed.
Show the relative relation between
vertical voltage and horizontal time.
Show CH1 amplitude value at X axis;
show CH2 amplitude value at Y axis.
In Roll Mode, the waveform display
updates from right to left.
Adjust the trigger position to the
center of the memory.
NOTE:
[1] In Roll mode, both the horizontal
knob and trigger control are inoperative.
Once the oscilloscope is set to Roll mode, the time base should be 50ms or slower.
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Term Explanations
Slow Scan Mode: This mode is available when the horizontal time base is set
to 50ms or slower. In this mode, the oscilloscope acquires sufficient data for the
left part to the trigger point, then wait for trigger, when trigger occurs, it
continue to draw the rest part from the trigger point to the end of the right side.
When choosing this mode to view low frequency signals, it is recommended
that the channel coupling be set as DC.
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Knobs Explanation
The horizontal controls change the horizontal scale and position of waveforms. The
horizontal center of the screen is the time reference for waveforms. Changing the
horizontal scale causes the waveform to be expanded or compressed with respect to
the screen center. Horizontal position changes the displayed waveform position,
relative to the trigger point.
1.
The horizontal
knob adjusts the horizontal position of all
channels (including Math) waveforms. The resolution of this control varies with
the time base. Pressing this button clears the trigger offset and moves the
trigger point to the horizontal center of the screen.
2.
Use
to select the horizontal time/div (scale factor) for the main or
the Delayed scan time base. When Delayed Scan is enabled, it changes the
width of the window zone by changing the Delayed Scan time base.
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Delayed Scan
The Delayed Scan is a magnified portion of the main waveform window. Use Delayed
Scan to locate and horizontally expand part of the main waveform window for a more
detailed (higher horizontal resolution) analysis of signal. The Delayed Scan time base
setting cannot be set slower than the Main time base setting.
Press MENU→Delayed→ON, or press horizontal
scan function. See the waveform below.
knob to turn on delayed
Waveform to be Horizontally Expanded
Time Base of
Delayed Scan
Expanded Waveform in Horizontal
Figure 2-36 Delayed scan windows
The screen will be split into two parts.
The upper half displays the main waveform window and the lower half displays an
expanded portion of the main waveform window. This expanded portion of the main
window is called the Delayed Scan window. Two blocks shaded at the upper half; the
un-shaded portion is expanded in the lower half. The horizontal
and
knobs control the size and position of the Delayed Scan. The value at top
of the screen is the main time base and the value on the center bottom means the
Delayed Scan time base.
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X-Y Format
This format is useful for studying phase relationships between CH1 and ch2 (CH3
and CH4 can’t be used).CH1 in the horizontal axis(X) and CH2 in the vertical axis(Y),
the oscilloscope uses a none-trigger acquisition mode, data is displayed as dots.
Press MENU→Time Base→X-Y to enter X-Y mode.
Figure 2-37 X-Y display format
The oscilloscope can acquire waveforms with any sampling rate in Y-T mode (up to
2GSa/s for single channel or half channel [1]). But in X-Y mode, up to 1GSa/s can be
used and the default is 250MSa/s. Generally, the lower the sample rate is, the better
the Lissajous graphic will be.
NOTE [1]: Half channel indicates selecting one of the channels in CH1 and CH2, or in CH3 and
CH4.
The







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following modes or functions will not work in X-Y format.
Cursor measurement (Track and Auto modes)
Pass/Fail Function
REF and MATH Operations
Delayed Scan Mode
Vector Display Mode
Horizontal
knob
Trigger Controls
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To Set up the Trigger System
The trigger determines when the oscilloscope starts to acquire data and display a
waveform. When a trigger is set up properly, it can convert unstable displays or blank
screens into meaningful waveforms.
When the oscilloscope starts to acquire a waveform, it collects enough data so that it
can draw the waveform to the left of the trigger point. The oscilloscope continues to
acquire data while waiting for the trigger condition to occur. After it detects a trigger,
the oscilloscope continues to acquire enough data so that it can draw the waveform
to the right of the trigger point.
Press MENU button to enter trigger system setting interface.
Figure 2-38 Trigger system interface
DS1000B provides five trigger modes: Edge, Pulse, Video, Pattern and Alternative.
Edge: An edge trigger occurs when the trigger input passes through a specified
voltage level in the specified slope direction.
Pulse: Use this trigger mode to catch pulses with certain pulse width.
Video: Use video trigger mode on fields or lines for standard video signals.
Pattern: Recognising trigger by searching specified code.
Alternative: Trigger on non-synchronized signals.
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Edge Trigger
An edge trigger determines whether the oscilloscope finds the trigger point on the
rising or the falling edge of a signal. Select Edge trigger Mode to trigger on Rising
edge, falling edge or rising & falling edge.
Press MENU→Mode→Edge to enter the following menu.
Figure 2-39
Table 2-21 The Trigger menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Source
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
EXT
EXT/5
Select CH1 as trigger source.
Select CH2 as trigger source.
Select CH3 as trigger source.
Select CH4 as trigger source.
Select EXT TRIG as trigger source.
Select attenuated EXT TRIG/5 as trigger
source.
Select power line as trigger source.
AC Line
Slope
Sweep
Set up
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Trigger on rising edge.
Trigger on falling edge.
Trigger on both ring & falling edge.
Auto
Normal
Single
Acquire waveform even no trigger occurred.
Acquire waveform when trigger occurred.
When trigger occurs, acquire one waveform
then stop.
To go to Set Up menu, see table 2-34
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Pulse Width Trigger
Pulse trigger occurs according to the width of pulse. The abnormal signals can be
detected through setting up the pulse width condition. Press MENU→Mode→Pulse to
enter the following menu.
Figure 2-40
Table 2-22 The Trigger menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Source
Settings
Comments
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
EXT
EXT/5
Select CH1 as trigger source.
Select CH2 as trigger source.
Select CH3 as trigger source
Select CH4 as trigger source l
Select EXT TRIG as trigger source
Select attenuated EXT TRIG/5 as trigger
source.
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
Set
When
Settings
Figure 2-41
<Width>
Pulse
Pulse
Pulse
Pulse
Pulse
Pulse
width
width
width
width
width
width
as
as
as
as
as
as
“+pulse width less than”
“+pulse width more than”
“+pulse width equal to”
“-pulse width less than”
“-pulse width more than”
“-pulse width equal to”
To set required pulse width.
Table 2-23 The Trigger menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Sweep
Settings
Comments
Auto
Normal
Single
Acquire waveform even no trigger occurred.
Acquire waveform when trigger occurred.
When trigger occurs, acquire one waveform
and then stop.
Set Up
To go to Set Up menu, see table 2-34.
NOTE: The Pulse width adjust range is 20ns~10s. When the condition
is met, it will trigger and acquire the waveform.
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Video Trigger
Choose video trigger to trigger on fields or lines of NTSC, PAL, or SECAM standard
video signals. Trigger coupling preset to DC. Press MENU→Mode→Video to enter the
following menu.
Figure 2-42
Table 2-24 The Video Trigger menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Source
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
EXT
EXT/5
Selects CH1 as trigger source.
Selects CH2 as trigger source.
Selects CH3 as trigger source.
Selects CH4 as trigger source.
Select EXT TRIG as trigger source.
Select EXT TRIG/5 as trigger source.
Polarity
[1]
Sync
Normal Trigger on the negative edge of the sync
polarity
pulse
Inverted Trigger on the positive edge of the sync
pulse
polarity
All Lines
Line Num
Odd field
Even field
Trigger on all lines.
Trigger on a specified line.
Select to trigger on odd field.
Select to trigger on even field.
Note:
[1] Normal polarity is applicable to signal with negative horizontal sync pulse; Inverted
polarity is applicable to signal with positive horizontal sync pulse.
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Figure 2-43
Table 2-25 The Video Trigger menu (Line Num, Page 2/2)
Menu
Line Num
Standard
Settings
< Line sync >
PAL/SECM
NTSC
Auto
Sweep
Normal
Single
Set Up
Comments
The range is from No.1 to No.525 when
NTSC video standard is used and from
No.1 to No.625 when PAL/SECAM video
standard is used.
Select Video standard.
Acquire waveform even no trigger
occurred.
Acquire waveform when trigger
occurred.
When trigger occurs, acquire one
waveform and then stop.
To go to set up menu, see Table 2-36.
Figure 2-44 Table 2-26 The Video Trigger menu (All lines, Odd field and Even field,
Page2/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Standard
PAL/SECAM
NTSC
Select Video standard.
Auto
Sweep
Normal
Single
Set Up
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Acquire waveform even no trigger
occurred.
Acquire waveform when trigger
occurred.
When trigger occurs, acquire one
waveform and then stop.
To go to set up menu, see Table 2-36.
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Select “Line Synchronization”:
Figure 2-45
Video Trigger: Line Synchronization
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Select “Filed Synchronization”:
Figure 2-46
Video Trigger: Field Synchronization
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Pattern Trigger
Pattern trigger recognises the trigger condition through inspecting the code preset
which means the logic values or the logic combination.Every channel has its own
logic value,such as,logic high value,logic low value,and the neglect value. Press
MENU→Mode→Pattern to enter the following menu.
Figure 2-47
Table 2-27 The Pattern Trigger menu
Menu
Channel
Settings
Comments
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
EXT
EXT/5
To select CH1 as trigger source
To select CH2 as trigger source
To select CH3 as trigger source
To select CH4 as trigger source
To set EXT as trigger source
To set EXT/5 as trigger source to expand
trigger level range.
To set the code of the selected channel as
logic high value.
To set the code of the selected channel as
logic low value.
To set the code of the selected channel as
neglect value.
To specify trigger to the rising edge of
signal
To specify trigger to the falling edge of
signal
Acquire waveform even no trigger
occurred.
Acquire waveform when trigger occurred.
When trigger occurs, acquire one
waveform then stop.
H
L
Code
X
Auto
Sweep
Normal
Single
Set up
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Figure 2-48
Pattern trigger: set code as falling edge
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Alternative Trigger
When alternative trigger is on, the trigger sources come from two vertical channels.
This mode can be used to observe two non-related signals. You can choose two
different trigger modes for the two vertical channels. The options are as follows:
Edge, Pulse and video. The info of the trigger level of the two channels will be
displayed on the upper-right of the screen. Press MENU→Mode→Alternative to enter
the following menu.
Figure 2-49 Table 2-28 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 1/2 Trigger Type: Edge)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Alt Channel
CH1-CH2
CH1-CH3
CH1-CH4
CH2-CH3
CH2-CH4
CH3-CH4
To specify the current alternative trigger
channels as any two channels selected
form CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4.
select
CH1, CH2
CH3, CH4
To select vertical channel among CH1,
CH2, CH3, CH4 in alternative trigger
mode so as to configure further settings.
Type
Edge
Pulse
Video
Choose trigger type for the current
channel.
Figure 2-50 Table 2-29 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 2/2 Trigger Type: Edge)
Menu
settings
comments
Edge type
Trigger on rising edge.
Trigger on falling edge.
Set up
To go to set up menu. See Table 2-34
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Figure 2-51 Table 2-30 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 1/2 Trigger Type: Pulse)
Menu
Settings
Alt Channel
CH1-CH2
CH1-CH3
CH1-CH4
CH2-CH3
CH2-CH4
CH3-CH4
Comments
To specify the current alternative
trigger channels as any two channels
selected form CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4.
select
CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
To select vertical channel among CH1,
CH2, CH3, CH4 in alternative trigger
mode so as to configure further
settings.
type
Edge trigger
Pulse trigger
Video trigger
Select trigger
channel.
type
for
current
Figure 2-52 Table 2-31 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 2/2 Trigger Type: Pulse)
Menu
Settings
Set Pulse width as “+pulse width less
than”
Set Pulse width as “+pulse width more
than”
Set Pulse width as “+pulse width equal
to”
Set Pulse width as “-pulse width less
than”
Set Pulse width as “-pulse width more
than”
Set Pulse width as “-pulse width equal
to”
When
Settings
Set Up
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Comments
<Pulse width >
To set up width value of the pulse.
To go to set up menu. See Table 2-34.
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Figure 2-53 Table 2-32 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 1/2 Trigger Type: Video)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Alt Channel
CH1-CH2
CH1-CH3
CH1-CH4
CH2-CH3
CH2-CH4
CH3-CH4
To specify the current
alternative trigger channels
as any two channels selected
form CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4.
select
CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
To select vertical channel
among CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4
in alternative trigger mode
so as to configure further
settings.
Type
Edge trigger
Pulse trigger
Video trigger
To select trigger type for
current channel.
Figure 2-54 Table 2-33 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 2/2 Trigger Mode: Video)
Menu
Polarity [1]
Settings
Normal polarity
Inverted polarity
Comments
Trigger on the negative edge
of the sync pulse
Trigger on the positive edge
of the sync pulse
Sync
ALL lines
Line Num
Odd field
Even field
Trigger on all lines.
Trigger on a specified line.
Select to trigger on odd field.
Select to trigger on even
field.
Standard
PAL/SECM
NTSC
Select Video standard.
Set Up
To go to set up menu, see
Table 2-36.
Note:
[1] Normal polarity is applicable to signal with negative horizontal sync pulse; Inverted polarity is
applicable to signal with positive horizontal sync pulse.
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Trigger Settings
Set up different trigger settings according to different trigger modes. In Edge, Pulse
and Pattern trigger modes. You need to set up coupling, sensitivity and trigger
holdoff; in video trigger mode, to set up sensitivity and holdoff; in alternate trigger,
different trigger types have different setting options.
Figure 2-55
Table 2-34 The Trigger Set Up menu
(Page 1/2 Settings for Edge, Pulse and Pattern Triggers)
Menu
Coupling
HF reject
Sensitivity
Holdoff
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Settings
Comments
DC
AC
LF Reject
Allow all signals pass.
Block DC signals.
Reject DC and low frequency
signals.
ON
Passes high frequency
component.
Blocks high frequency
component, passes low
frequency component.
oFF
<Sensitivity Setting>
<Holdoff Setting>
Set trigger sensitivity between
0.1div to 1.00div.
Set time slot before another
trigger event between 100ns
to 1.5s.
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Figure 2-56
Table 2-35 Page 2/2 Settings for Edge, Pulse and Pattern Triggers
Menu
Holdoff
Figure 2-57
Settings
Reset
comments
Reset Holdoff time to 500ns.
Table 2-36 Settings for Video Trigger
Menu
Sensitivity
Holdoff
Holdoff
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Settings
Comments
<Sensitivity Setting>
Set trigger sensitivity between
0.1div to 1.00div.
<Holdoff Setting>
Reset
Set time slot before another
trigger event between 100ns to
1.5s.
Reset Holdoff time to 500ns.
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Trigger Holdoff
You can use trigger Holdoff to stabilize a complex waveform, such as a pulse
sequence. Holdoff time is the oscilloscope’s waiting period before starting a new
trigger. During Holdoff, oscilloscope will not trigger until Holdoff ends. For instance:
To trigger on the first pulse on a group of them, users can set the holdoff time to
Pulse cluster width.
Trigger
Position
Trigger Holdoff
Time of Holdoff
Figure 2-58 Trigger holdoff
Operation Explanations:
1. Press the MENU button of the trigger control system to display the Menu.
2. Press Set Up key to display trigger set up menu.
3. Turn the multi function knob ( ) to change Holdoff time until waveform is
stable.
4. Press Trigger Holdoff→Reset to reset the Holdoff time to its default value
(500ns).
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Trigger Terms Explanation
1. Trigger Source:
Trigger occurs from several sources: Input channels (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4), AC
Line, Ext, Ext/5.

CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4:
It is the most commonly used trigger source. The channel works when it is
selected as a trigger source whatever displayed.
 Ext Trig:
The instrument can be triggered from an external source while acquiring data
from CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4. For example, be a trigger source with an
external clock or a signal from another part of the test circuit. The Ext, Ext/5
trigger sources use an external trigger signal connected to the EXT TRIG
connector. Ext uses the signal directly; it has a trigger level range of -0.6 V to
+0.6 V. The EXT/5 trigger source attenuates the signal by 5X, which extends the
trigger level range to -3V to +3 V allowing the oscilloscope to trigger on a larger
signal.

AC Line:
AC power can be used to display signals related to the power line frequency,
such as lighting equipment and power supply devices. The oscilloscope gets
triggered on its AC power input, but an AC trigger signal is not required.
2. Trigger Mode:
The trigger mode determines how the oscilloscope behaves in the absence of a
trigger event. The oscilloscope provides three trigger modes: Auto, Normal, and
Single.

Auto:
This sweep mode allows the oscilloscope to acquire waveforms even when it
does not detect a trigger condition. If no trigger condition occurs while the
oscilloscope is waiting for a specific period (as determined by the time-base
setting), it will force itself to trigger.
When forcing invalid triggers, the oscilloscope cannot synchronize the waveform,
and the waveform seems to roll across the display. If valid triggers occur, the
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display becomes stable on the screen.
Any factor results in the instability of waveforms can be detected by Auto Trigger,
such as the output of Power supply.
NOTE: When horizontal control is set under 50 ms/div, Auto mode allows the
oscilloscope not to capture trigger signal.

Normal:
The Normal mode allows the oscilloscope to acquire a waveform only when it is
triggered. If no trigger occurs, the oscilloscope keeps waiting, and the previous
waveform will remain on the display.

Single:
In Single mode, after pressing the Single key, the oscilloscope waits for trigger.
While the trigger occurs, the oscilloscope acquires one waveform then stop.
3. Coupling:
Trigger coupling determines which signal component passing to the trigger
circuit. Coupling types include AC, DC, LF Reject and HF Reject.
AC: AC coupling blocks DC components and attenuate signal lower than 10 Hz.
DC: DC coupling passes both AC and DC components.
LF Reject: LF Reject coupling blocks DC component, and attenuates all signal
with a frequency lower than 10 kHz.
HF Reject: HF Reject coupling attenuates all signals with a frequency higher
than 100 kHz.




4. Pre-trigger/delayed trigger:
The data is collected before and after trigger.
The trigger position is typically set at the horizontal center of the screen. In the
full-screen display the 6div data of pre-trigger and delayed trigger can be
surveyed. More data (14div) of pre-trigger and 1s delayed trigger can be
surveyed by adjusting the horizontal
knob.
This feature is very useful to study the events that led up to the trigger point.
Everything on the right of the trigger point is called post-trigger information.
Delay range (pre-trigger and post-trigger information) depends on the sweep
speed selected.
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5. Adjustable trigger sensitivity
To avoid the influence of noise from the physical world, and get the stable trigger,
the trigger circuit has adopted Stickiness. In DS1000B series, the stickiness is
adjustable from 0.1div-1.0div, which means when it sets to 1.0div; the trigger
circuit will not affect any signal with peak-peak amplitude less than 1.0div, so as
to avoid the influence of the noise.
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To Set up the Sampling System
Figure 2-59 shows, the Acquire button at the MENU of the front panel.
Acquire Setup Button
Figure 2-59
The Acquire setup button
Press Acquire button, the interface menu shows as follows:
Figure 2-60
Table 2-37 The Acquire menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Acquisition
Normal
Average
Peak Detect
Normal Acquisition mode.
Average Acquisition mode.
Peak Detect Acquisition mode.
Averages[1]
2 to 256
Set average times by N-th power
of 2 from 2 to 256.
Sampling
Real-Time
Equ-Time
Real-time sampling mode.
Equivalent sampling mode.
Sinx/x[2]
ON
OFF
Set the interpolation as Sinx/x.
Set the interpolation as linearity.
Sa Rate[3]
Display sampling rate.
NOTES:
[1] This function appears when acquisition as “Average”.
[2] This function appears when sampling as “Real-Time”.
[3] Sample rate channels will be displayed respectively in alternative trigger mode.
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The waveform displayed on the screen will change in conjunction with the setting of
Acquire menu.
 To reduce the displayed random noise, select the Average Acquisition. This
mode would make the screen refresh slower.
 To Avoid signal aliasing, select Peak Detect Acquisition.
 Select Real-time acquisition to observe the single-shot or pulse signals.
 Select Equ-Time to observe high frequency repetitive signals.
Figure 2-61
Signal that contains noise, and without average sampling
Figure 2-62
Display signal after average sampling
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Figure 2-63
Adopt Normal acquisition
Figure 2-64
Adopt peak detect acquisition, signal contains envelope
Key points
When the scope is acquiring waveforms, the
Stop Acquisition:
waveforms is in a live status; when acquisition is stopped, frozen waveform
will be displayed, the position and scale can still be adjusted by vertical
control and horizontal control.
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Key Points:
Real-time Sampling:
DS1000B has Real-time sampling rate up to 2GSa/s. At the time base 20ns
or faster, the oscilloscopes use the sine(x)/x interpolation to expand the
horizontal time base.
Equivalent sampling:
Known as Repetitive sampling to get up to 20ps of horizontal resolution
(equivalent 50Gsa/s). This mode is good for observing repetitive signals,
and it is not recommended for single-shot or pulse.
Normal Acquisition:
Oscilloscope acquires signal by equal time interval.
Average Acquisition:
Apply averaging to your signal to remove uncorrelated noise and improve
measurement accuracy. Reduces random or uncorrelated noise in the signal
display. The averaged waveform is a running average over a specified
number of acquisitions from 2 to 256.
Peak Detect:
Peak Detect mode captures the maximum and minimum values of a signal,
and finds highest and lowest record points over many acquisitions.
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To Set up the Display System
The menu button for the display system on the front panel is shown in the following
figure.
Display Setup Button
Figure 2-65 The display setup button
Press the Display button, the interface menu for settings shows as follows.
Figure 2-66
Table 2-38 The Display menu (Page 1/3)
Menu
Setting
Comments
Type
Vectors
Dots
Display waveforms as vectors.
Display waveforms as dots.
Clear all existing waveforms from
screen.
Clear
Infinite
Persist
OFF
Intensity
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<waveform
intensity>
The sample points remain displayed
until turn the persistence “OFF”.
Turn off the persistence function.
Set up waveform intensity (0% to
100%).
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Figure 2-67
Table 2-39 The Display menu (Page 2/3)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Grading
ON
OFF
The waveform is displayed in multiple
levels of pixel intensity.
Display grids and coordinates on the
screen.
Turn off the grids.
Turn off the grids and coordinates.
Grid
Menu
Display
Figure 2-68
1s
2s
5s
10s
20s
Infinite
Set the time before menu fades away.
The menu will be hidden after the set
time of last button pressing.
Table 2-40 The Display menu (Page 3/3)
Menu
Settings
Comments
GridBright
<grid
Set up grid brightness (0% to
100%).
brightness>
Screen
Normal
Inverted
To show the last acquired waveform
when the acquisition is stopped.
To show the accumulated acquired
waveforms when the acquisition is
stopped.
Screen
persist
Skin
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Set to normal mode.
Set to invert color display mode.
Classical
Modern
Tradition
Succinct
To set the display screen of the
oscilloscope
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Term Explanations
Refresh rate: It is an important performance of digital oscilloscopes. It means
the number of display refreshing per second and it will affect the ability to
observe signal.
Adjusting waveform intensity
Default setup of multi-function knob (
2-56
) is adjusting waveform intensity.
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To Store and Recall
Figure 2-69 shows the menu button for the storage system on the front panel.
Storage Setup Button
Figure 2-69 The storage setup button
Press the Storage button, the interface menu for settings shows as follows.
Figure 2-70
Table 2-41 The Storage menu (Waveform and Setups storage)
Menu
Settings
Waveform
Storage
[1]
Comments
[2]
Setups
8-Bitmap
24-Bitmap
PNG
CSV
Factory
Create, Save, Recall, Delete waveform
files.
Create, Save, Recall, Delete setups files.
Create or delete 8bits bitmap files.
Create or delete 24bits bitmap files.
Create or delete PNG format files.
Create or delete CSV files.
Recall factory setups.
Internal
Go to menu for internal memory
operation (see Table 2-46).
External
Go to menu for external memory
operation (see Table 2-47).
Disk Mgr.
Go to disk manage menu (see Table
2-48).
NOTES:
[1] The waveform and setups files in internal memory can be created, saved,
recalled and deleted. While, the waveform, setups, 8-bitmap, 24-bitmap, PNG,
CSV files can be created and deleted.
[2] Both waveforms and status settings could be saved in “Waveform Storage”.
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Figure 2-71
Table 2-42 The Storage menu (Bitmap storage)
Menu
Storage
Para Save
Figure 2-72
8-Bitmap
24-Bitmap
ON
OFF
Comments
Create or delete 8bits Bitmap files.
Create or delete 24bits Bitmap files.
Save the current oscilloscope settings
in different format with the same file
name.
External
Go to menu for external memory
operation (see Table 2-47).
Disk Mgr.
Go to disk manage menu (see Table
2-48).
Table 2-43 The Storage menu (PNG storage)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Storage
PNG
Create or delete PNG format files.
ON
Save the current oscilloscope settings
in different format with the same file
name.
Para Save
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Settings
OFF
External
Go to menu for external memory
operation (see Table 2-47).
Disk Mana.
Go to disk manage menu (see Table
2-48).
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Figure 2-73
Table 2-44 The Storage menu (CSV storage)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Storage
CSV
Create or delete CSV files.
Displayed
Save currently displayed waveform
data to CSV file.
Save the whole waveform data in
memory to CSV file.
Save the current oscilloscope settings
in different format with the same file
name.
Go to menu for external memory
operation (see Table 2-47).
Go to disk manage menu (see Table
2-48).
Data Depth
Para Save
Maximum
ON
OFF
External
Disk Mana.
Figure 2-74
Table 2-45 The Storage menu (Factory storage)
Menu
Storage
Settings
Factory
Comments
Recall factory setups.
Recall
Recall factory setups or files.
Disk Mana.
Go to disk manage menu (see Table
2-48).
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Internal Memory
Press Storage→Internal to go to the following menu.
Figure 2-75
Table 2-46 The Memory menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Internal
Int_00 (S)
Int_01 (S)
.
.
Int_09 (N)
Set up the location of files in internal
memory among Int_00 to Int_09.
Thereinto, S in brackets indicates the
location has storage file, N indicates has
not.
Recall
Recall waveform files and setup files
from the internal memory location.
Save
Save waveform files and setup files to
the internal memory location.
Delete
File
Delete selected files.
NOTE: To ensure the setups being saved properly, only after the settings are
changed for more than 5 seconds can the user turn off the instrument. The
oscilloscope can store 10 settings permanently and can restore at anytime.
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External Memory
Press Storage→ External to go to the following interface.
Path
Back to
Previous
Folder
File
Current
Folder
File Info.
Figure 2-76 External memory interface
Figure 2-77
Table 2-47 The Memory menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Explorer
Path
Directories
Files
Switch among Path, Directory and File.
New File
(Folder)
To create new file or folder.(see table
2-18)
Delete File
(Folder)
Delete file (Folder).
Recall
Recall waveform and setup from USB
flash device.
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U-disk Selection
Figure 2-78 U-disk selection
DS1000B series have two USB Host ports on the front and rear panel. When both
ports were inserted USB flash drive, the screen will appear a U-disk selection
interface as Figure 2-78. Turn the multifunction knob to choose the driver. The front
one marked “F:” and the rear one “G:”.
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Disk Management
Press Storage→Disk Mgr.. Then go to the following menu.
Figure 2-79
Figure 2-80
Table 2-48 The Disk Management menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Explorer
Path
Directories
Files
Switch among Path, Directory and
File.
New folder
To create new folder (same as new
files, see table 2-18).
Delete File
Delete selected file.
Recall
Recall waveform, setup, recorded
waveform, Pass/Fail file.
Table 2-49 The Disk Management menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Rename
To rename a file (see Table 2-50).
Disk info
Display disk information.
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1.
Disk Information
Press Storage →Disk Mgr. →Disk info to go to the disk information interface.
Figure 2-81 Disk information interface
2.
Rename
Press Storage→Disk Mgr.→Rename to go to the following interface.
Figure 2-82 Rename the file
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Figure 2-83
Table 2-50 The Rename menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
To move the input focus point of file
name up and down.
To move the focus point to the next
location.
To delete chosen letter.
OK
Rename the file.
Key point
Factory: The oscilloscope has default settings and can be recalled at anytime
by user.
Memory location: Specify the memory location to save/recall the waveforms
and setups.
Recall: Recall saved waveforms, setups and default settings.
Save: Save waveforms and setups.
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To Set up the Utility
Figure 2-69 shows the menu button for the utility system on the front panel.
System Function
Setup Button
Figure 2-84
The Utility setup button
Press the Utility button to show the menu of the settings in the Utility system.
Figure 2-85
Table 2-51 The Utility menu (Page 1/3)
Menu
Setting
I/O setting
Sound
Counter
Comments
Setup I/O configuration.
(ON)
(OFF)
OFF
ON
Turn beeper sound on/off.
Turn off Frequency Counter.
Turn on Frequency Counter.
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English
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Espaňol
Select languages.
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Figure 2-86
Table 2-52 The Utility menu (Page 2/3)
Menu
Figure 2-87
Settings
Comments
Pass/Fail
Setup Pass/Fail test.
Record
Setup Waveform Recorder.
Print set
Setup printing.
Table 2-53 The Utility menu (Page 3/3)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Self-Cal
Execute Self-calibration.
System Info
Show the following information:
Serial number, software version,
installed module.
Preference
Go to preference menu.
Date/Time
Set the real date and time for
system.
Term Explanations
Self-Cal: Oscilloscope will calibrate parameters of the vertical system (CH1,
CH2, CH3, CH4 and Ext), horizontal system and trigger system to make sure
that the oscilloscope can normally work under different environments.
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The I/O Setup
Press Utility→IO Setting to go to the following menu.
Figure 2-88
Table 2-54 The I/O Setup menu
Menu
Display
Set network function, the local area
network interface corresponds with the
LXI standard.
LAN Set
USB
Device
GPIB#
[1]
Comments
Auto Detect
Computer
PictBridge
Set USB device function, connect USB
interface to the needed device.
0~30
Set the GPIB address.
NOTE:
[1] If the instrument connection switches from “Computer” (or PictBridge printer)
into PictBridge printer (or Computer), you should set the type of USB Device
manually, to ensure a same connection type between instruments under use.
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1.
LAN Setting
Access the oscilloscope into Network, and press LAN Set to enter the setting
interface, see figure below:
Recall the LAN
Initialize setting
Move the focus up
and down
Move the focus left
and right
User-defined area
Figure 2-89 LAN Setting interface
The items under the black background in the setting area are available for
current setting. Enter the desired parameter type or parameters for those items
with the knob press down or rotating.
Key Points
There are three levels patterns of IP address from highness to lowness by
Priority: DHCP, Auto IP and Manual IP.



DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): assigning the IP address,
subnet mask and the default gateway through the DHCP server in
TCP/IP network on the basis of current configuration. Set the item ON
to use the DHCP.
Auto IP: generating an IP address within 169.254.0.1 and
169.254.255.254 in connection with a subnet mask automatically from
the host. Disable the DHCP and set the Auto IP On before you use it.
Manual IP: entering the IP address manually. If use this type, neither
DHCP nor Auto IP should be “Off”.
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2.
Remote Control
(1) By Web Page
When the network configuration is completed, open the IE and enter the IP
address of oscilloscope, it will enter the interface with relative information
below.
Figure 2-90 Remote control interface
Click “Web Control” and set the corresponding parameters listed in the window
below using the mouse.
Figure 2-91 Remote control window
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(2) By Commands
DS1000B is a USB TMC (USB Test & Measurement Class) instrument, which
could be controlled by commands on the basis of NI-VISA (NI-National
Instrument, VISA-Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) or Agilent-VISA (for
the details about commands, refer to the relative Programming Guide). USB or
network is recommended for the communication between the instrument and a
PC to integrate it into your testing system.
The library related to VISA should be installed before using it. If both the
NI-VISA and Agilent-VISA were installed in your computer, it would automatically
identify the available VISA driver. Only one VISA driver is recommended to be
used in a computer such as NI-VISA (visit www.ni.com to download). Here we
show you NI-VISA as an example:

Make a connection by network
 After the network is properly connected, the oscilloscope will automatically
detect it and make configuration.
 In Measurement & Automation Explorer, select “Device and Interface” →
“Create New”.
Figure 2-92
Measurement & Automation Explorer interface
 Select “VISA TCP/IP Resource” in the dialog “Create New…” appeared.
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Figure 2-93
VISA TCP/IP Resource interface
 Click “Next” and select “Auto-detect of LAN Instrument”.
Figure 2-94
Auto-detect of LAN Instrument interface
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 The software searching the available network device automatically.
Figure 2-95
Search the network device interface
 Click “Finish” and you will see the oscilloscope that has been accessed to the
network from the subdirectory “VISA TCP/IP Resource” under the main Explorer
interface.
Figure 2-96
Subdirectory of VISA TCP/IP Resource
 Choose a relative resource and open the communication testing panel to send
commands and read the data.
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Figure 2-97
Communication testing dialog

Make a connection by USB
 Connect the oscilloscope to a PC by using an USB data cable. Then, turn on the
oscilloscope, at the moment, the computer will pop up a Hardware Installation
wizard and please install the “USB Test and Measurement Device” according to
the wizards.
 After installation, open Measurement & Automation Explorer and you will
see the information about USB device that has been connected in the
subdirectory.
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Figure 2-98
Measurement & Automation Explorer interface
 Select the responding resource and open the VISA Test Panel to send commands
and read data.
Figure 2-99 Communication testing dialog
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Language
The DS1000B series oscilloscopes have multi-language user menu, choose as your
desire.
Press Utility → Language to select the language. Press button No.4 until the desired
language appears.
Figure 2-100 Language selection screen
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Pass/Fail
The Pass/Fail function monitors changes of signals by comparing the input signal
which is within the pre-defined mask. The testing results not only can be displayed
on screen, but also can be alarmed by opening the system sound settings.
Press Utility→Pass/Fail to go to the following menu.
Figure 2-101
Table 2-55 The Pass/Fail menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Setting
Comments
Enable Test
ON
OFF
Turn on Pass/Fail test.
Turn off Pass/Fail test.
Source
CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
Select Pass/Fail test on CH1, CH2,
CH3 or CH4.
(RUN)
Operate
Msg display
Figure 2-102
■ (STOP)
Pass/Fail test stopped, press to run.
Pass/Fail test running, press to stop.
ON
OFF
Turn on Pass/Fail information display.
Turn off Pass/Fail information display.
Table 2-56 The Pass/Fail menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Fail
Output when Fail condition detected.
Output and beep when Fail condition
detected.
Output when Pass condition detected.
Output and beep when Pass condition
detected.
Fail +
Output
Pass
Pass+
Stop
on Output
Mask Setting
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ON
OFF
Stop test when output occur.
Continue test when output occur.
Go to mask setting menu.
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1.
Mask setting
Press Utility→Pass/Fail→Mask Setting to go to the following menu.
Figure 2-103 Table 2-57 The Mask setting menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
X Mask
Y Mask
Settings
Comments
<x div>
Set horizontal clearance to the waveform
(0.04div-4.00div).
<y div>
Set vertical clearance to the waveform
(0.04div-4.00div).
Create
Mask
Location
Figure 2-104
Internal
External
Set the memory location of the mask
files.
Table 2-58 The Mask setting menu (Internal, Page 2/2)
Menu
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Create a test mask according to the above
clearance.
Settings
Comments
Save
Store created test mask into internal
memory.
Recall
Recall mask setting file from internal
memory.
Imp./Exp.
Go to import/export menu (same as
REF import/export menu. see table
2-15).
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Figure 2-105
Table 2-59 The Mask setting menu (External, Page 2/2)
Menu
2.
Settings
Comments
Save
Go to save menu (same as REF save
menu, see table 2-16).
Recall
Go to recall menu (see Table 2-63).
Import
Go to import menu. (Same as REF import
menu, see table 2-18).
Recall
Press Utility→Pass/Fail→Mask Setting→Recall to recall the setting file from
internal/external memory.
Figure 2-106 Table 2-60 The Recall menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Explorer
Path
Directories
Files
Switch among Path, Directory and File.
Recall
Recall the specified file from external
memory.
NOTE: Pass/Fail function is unavailable in X-Y mode.
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Waveform Recorder
Waveform recorder records input waveforms from CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 with a
maximum record length of 800 frames. This performance can also be activated by
the Pass/Fail test, which makes this function especially useful to capture abnormal
signals in long term without keeping an eye watching it.
1.
2.
OFF: It will close all record functions.
Record: To record waveform by selected time interval till the last frame.
Press Utility→Record→Mode→Record to go to the following menu.
Figure 2-107
Table 2-61 The Record menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Mode
OFF
Record
Play back
Storage
Select record mode.
Select play back mode.
Select storage mode.
Turn off all recorder functions.
Source
CH1, CH2
CH3, CH4
P/F-OUT[1]
Select record source channel.
End Frame
<1-800>
(Run)
Operate
(Stop)
Set number of record frames.
Record stopped, press to Start
recording.
Press to stop recording.
NOTE [1]: The waveform when Pass/Fail testing pass or fall.
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Figure 2-108
Table 2-62 The Record menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Interval
3.
Settings
Comments
<1.00ms-1000s>
Set time interval between record
frames.
Play Back: Play back the recorded waveforms.
Figure 2-109
Table 2-63 The Play Back menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Settings
(Run)
Operate
(Stop)
Figure 2-110
Comments
Play stopped, press to Start
playback.
Press to stop playing.
Play mode
Set repeat play mode.
Set single time play mode.
Interval
Set up interval value between
frames.
<1.00ms-20s>
Table 2-64 The Play Back menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Start Frame
Current
Frame
End Frame
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Settings
<1-800>
<1-800>
<1-800>
Comments
Set start frame.
Select current frame to be played.
Set End frame.
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Run/Stop Button
The Run/Stop button can also replay or continue the waveform display.
The Current Frame will go forward one frame by pressing Single button in
Play back mode.
4.
Storage: Store recorded waveforms in non-volatile memory according to the
setup frames.
Figure 2-111
Table 2-65 The Storage menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Start Frame
End Frame
Location
Figure 2-112
<1-800>
<1-800>
Internal
external
Comments
Set first frame to be saved.
Set last frame to be saved.
Set up Store location.
Table 2-66 The Storage menu (Internal location Page 2/2)
Menu
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Settings
Settings
Comments
Save
Save recorded waveform to internal
memory location.
Recall
Recall recorded waveform from internal
memory location.
Imp./Exp.
Go to import/export menu (Same as
REF import/export menu. see table
2-14).
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Figure 2-113
Table 2-67 The Storage menu (External location Page 2/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Save
Go to save menu (same as REF save
menu. see table 2-160).
recall
Go to recall menu (see Table 2-63).
Import
Go to import menu. (Same as REF import
menu, see table 2-18).
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Print Setting
DS1000B series oscilloscopes support two print modes: “normal” and “PictBridge”.
Please execute print operation according to the following steps:
1.
Connect printer:

If use PictBridge printer, please select “PictBridge” mode, and then connect
the oscilloscopes regarded as “Device equipment” and printer via USB Device
port on the rear panel.
40
US
C
Digital Oscilloscope
100-127V, 45-440Hz
100-240V, 45-65Hz
LINE60WMAX Fuse: 250V, T2A
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
LXI Class C
Non Auto-MDIX
LAN
USB
DEVICE
USB
HOST
MADE IN CHINA
Figure 2-114 PictBridge print

If use Normal printer, please select “Normal” mode, and then connect the
oscilloscopes regarded as “Host equipment” and printer via USB Host port on
the front panel.
Measure
Acquire
Storage
Cursor
Display
Utility
Single
Auto
Intensity
SCALE
POSITION
QUICK
Measure
Help
POSITION
MENU
Zoom
Print
POSITION
POSITION
POSITION
Auto
MODE
Normal
Single
Zero
CH1
Zero
CH2
MATH
SCALE
SCALE
Zero
REF
Zero
CH3
CH4
SCALE
SCALE
LEVEL
Zero
MENU
FORCE
50%
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
// 8
300 V RMS
Figure 2-115 Normal print
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2.
To set up print parameters:
Press Utility→Print set to into a setting menu. Please setup the printer type and
the print mode as the case may be, or else the instrument will refuse printing if
they can’t match well.

Press PrintMod button, choose the print mode as Normal, and navigate into the
following menu.
Figure 2-116 Table 2-68 Print Set menu (Normal mode)
Menu
Settings
Comments
PrintMod
Normal
PictBridge
Set the print mode as normal.
Set the print mode as PictBridge.
Print

Execute the print operation.
Inverted
ON
OFF
Invert the color for print.
Print original color.
Palette
Gray scale
Color
Set up the print color.
Press PrintMod button, choose the print mode as PictBridge, and navigate into
the following menu.
Figure 2-117 Table 2-69 Print Set menu (PictBridge mode, Page 1/4)
Menu
Settings
Comments
PrintMod
Normal
PictBridge
Set the print mode as normal.
Set the print mode as PictBridge.
Print
Continue
Execute the print operation.
The menu will turn to “Continue” once
appears recoverable error. To print
continuously, press this button.
Abort
Abort the printing.
Status
Inquire about the current status of the
printer.
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Figure 2-118
Table 2-70 Print setup menu (PictBridge mode, Page 2/4)
Menu
Paper size
File type
copies
Figure 2-119
Settings
Default,
A2, A3, A4,
A5, A6, B5
Default
Exif/Jpeg
Bmp
1~999
Print
Quality
Data print
Settings
Default
Normal
Draft
fine
Default
ON
OFF
ON
inverted
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Select the paper size for printing.
To specify the image type for printing
as Exif/Jpeg or Bmp format.
To set the print copies from 1to 999.
Table 2-71 Print setup menu (PictBridge mode, Page 3/4)
Menu
Figure 2-120
Comments
OFF
Comments
To specify the print quality.
To turn on or off the print date.
Turn on the inversion of printing
color
Turn off the inversion of printing
color
Table 2-72 Print setup menu (PictBridge mode, Page 4/4)
Menu
Settings
Comments
palette
Grayscale
Color
To set the print image as grayscale
or color.
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3.
Print:
Make sure the Printer has been connected and the print settings are all ready
before printing. Then, press Utility → Print or press
operation, If you want to go on printing, please use the
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to execute print
button.
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Self-Calibration
The Self-Calibration adjusts the internal circuitry to get the best accuracy. Use this
function to calibrate the vertical and horizontal systems. For maximum accuracy at
any time, run this calibration if the ambient temperature changes by 5℃ or more.
Before running this procedure, make sure that disconnect any probes or cables from
all channel inputs, otherwise failure or damage to the oscilloscope may occur. Then,
press the Utility → Self-Cal.
Figure 2-121 The Self-Calibration menu
NOTE: The oscilloscope must have been working or warm-up at least 30-minutes
before running self-calibration to get best accuracy.
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System Information
Press Utility→System Info to view the system information, including Model, Serial
Number, Software version and installed module.
Figure 2-122 Information system interface
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Preference
Press Utility→Preference to go to the following menu
Figure 2-123
Table 2-73 The Preference menu
Menu
Display
Comments
Screen saver
1 min
…
5 hour
OFF
Set up screen saver timer.
Expand
Ground
Center
Set up waveform vertical expand
reference.
Stickykey
Turn the sticky status of CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4, MATH, REF, Trig.Lev. and
Trig.Pos. on or off.
Default Load
Use the last setup in the next power
on.
Use the default setup of the system
in the next power on.
Last set
Default
Key Points
Screen saver: This function extends the life of LCD backlighting system.
Expand reference: When changing the volts/div. for channels, the signal
expands or compresses around the signal ground level, or the center of the
screen. When Center is selected, the waveform will expand or compress
around the center of the display. When Ground is selected, the channel ground
level will remain the same position on the display and waveform will zoom
about the ground level.
Sticky key: If sticky feature is turned ON, when adjusting positions (CH1,
CH2, CH3, CH4, MATH, REF, Trig.Lev. and Trig.Pos.), the waveform will stop at
zero position until next adjustment, for the ease of getting back to initial
positions.
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Date and Time
DS1000B Series provide build-in system real-time date and time. Users can set the
date and time as shown in the following figure.
Time Display
Figure 2-124 Date and time setting
Figure 2-125
Table 2-74 Time setting menu
Menu
Display
Settings
OFF
ON
Comments
Close time display
Open time display
Move up/down the setting focus
Move left/right the setting focus
OK
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To Measure Automatically
The Measure button in the menu area activates the automatic measurement function.
The instruction below shows the powerful measurement function of DS1000B series
oscilloscopes.
Auto Measurement
Figure 2-126
The Measure setup button
The oscilloscopes provide 22 auto measurements: Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase,
Vamp, Vavg, Vrms, Overshoot, Preshoot, Freq, Period, Rise Time, Fall Time,Delay A
 B , Delay A  B , Phase A  B , Phase A  B , +Width, -Width, +Duty, -Duty
(10 voltage and 12 timing measurements).
Press the Measure button to display the menu of the Automatic Measurements
settings.
Figure 2-127
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Table 2-75 The Measure menu (Page 1/2)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Source
CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
Select CH1 or CH2 as source channel for
measurement.
Voltage
Select measure voltage parameter.
Time
Select measure time parameter.
Clear
Clear measurement result on screen.
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Figure 2-128
Table 2-76 The Measure menu (Page 2/2)
Menu
Settings
Display All
OFF
ON
QuickMea
Delay/Phase
Setup
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Comments
Turn off all measurements result.
Turn on all measurements result.
To specify three quick measure items
which you can choose among the
above 22 measurements.
To configure the delay and phase
channels, in order to measure delay
and phase value relative to time
measurement between any two
vertical channels form CH1 to CH4.
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Quick Measurement Setup
Press Measure→QuickMea button, go to the quick measure menu。
Figure 2-129
Table 2-77 Quick measure menu
Menu
Item1
Item2
Item3
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Settings
Comments
To specify Item1, Item2 and Item3
respectively, each item can be
chosen from 22 kinds of measure
items.
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Delay/Phase Setup
Press Measure→Delay/Phase Setup button, and go to the delay/phase setup menu.
Figure 2-130
Table 2-78 The delay/phase setup menu.
Menu
Settings
Delay A
Delay B
Phase A
Phase B
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CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
Comments
To set CHA of Delay measurement as one
of CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4
To set CHA of Phase measurement as
one of CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4
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Voltage Measurements
The DS1000B series oscilloscopes provide automatic voltage measurements
including Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vavg, Vamp, Vrms, Vtop, Vbase, Overshoot and Preshoot.
Figure 2-131 below shows a pulse with some of the voltage measurement points.
Overshoot
Vmax
Vtop
Vpp
Vamp
Vbase
Vmin
Preshoot
Figure 2-131 Voltage parameters
Vpp: Peak-to-Peak Voltage.
Vmax: The maximum amplitude. The most positive peak voltage measured over the
entire waveform.
Vmin: The minimum amplitude. The most negative peak voltage measured over the
entire waveform.
Vamp: Voltage between Vtop and Vbase of a waveform
Vtop: Voltage of the waveform’s flat top, useful for square/pulse waveforms.
Vbase: Voltage of the waveform’s flat base, useful for square/pulse waveforms.
Overshoot: Defined as (Vmax-Vtop)/Vamp, useful for square and pulse waveforms.
Preshoot: Defined as (Vmin-Vbase)/Vamp, useful for square and pulse waveforms.
Average: The arithmetic mean over the entire waveform.
Vrms: The true Root Mean Square voltage over the entire waveform.
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Press Measure→Voltage button, and go to the following menu.
Figure 2-132
Table 2-79 The Voltage Measurement menu (Page 1/3)
Menu
Figure 2-133
Comments
Vmax
Measure maximum
waveform.
voltage
of
a
Vmin
Measure minimum
waveform.
voltage
of
a
Vpp
Measure Peak-to-Peak Voltage.
Vtop
Measure a flat top voltage of a square
waveform.
Table 2-80 The Voltage Measurement menu (Page 2/3)
Menu
Figure 2-134
Settings
Settings
Comments
Vbase
Measure a flat base voltage of a square
waveform.
Vamp
Measure voltage between Top and Base.
Vavg
Measure average voltage of a waveform.
Vrms
Measure Root Mean Square Voltage of a
waveform.
Table 2-81 The Voltage Measurement menu (Page 3/3)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Overshoot
Measure overshoots in percentage of an
edge.
Preshoot
Measure preshoot in percentage of an
edge.
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Time Measurements
The DS1000B series oscilloscopes provide 12 kinds of timing parameters
auto-measurements: Frequency, Period, Rise Time, Fall Time, +Width, -Width, Delay
A→B , Delay A→B , +Duty and –Duty, Phase A→B ,Phase A→B .
Figure 2-135 shows a pulse with some of the time measurement points.
Fall Time
Rise Time
90%
50%
10%
+Width
-Width
Figure 2-135 Time parameters
Rise Time: Time that the rising edge of the first pulse in the waveform takes to rise
from 10% to 90% of its amplitude.
Fall Time: Time that the falling edge of the first pulse in the waveform takes to fall
from 90% to 10% of its amplitude.
+Width: The width of the first positive pulse in 50% amplitude points.
-Width: The width of the first negative pulse in the 50% amplitude points.
Delay A→B : The time delays between the channel A and channel B at the rising
edge.
Delay A→B : The time delays between the channel A and channel B at the falling
edge.
Phase A→B : The phase between the channel A and channel B at the rising edge.
Phase=(delay/source A period)×360°
Phase A→B : The phase between the channel A and channel B at the falling edge.
+Duty: +Duty Cycle, defined as +Width/Period
-Duty: -Duty Cycle, defined as -Width/Period.
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Press Measure→Time button, and go to the following menu
Figure 2-136
Table 2-82 The Time Measurement menu (Page 1/3)
Menu
Figure 2-137
Comments
Period
Measure Period of a waveform.
Freq
Measure Frequency of a waveform.
Rise time
Measure Rise Time of a rising edge.
Fall time
Measure Fall Time of a falling edge.
Table 2-83 The Time Measurement menu (Page 2/3)
Menu
Figure 2-138
Settings
Settings
Comments
+Width
Measure +Pulse Width of a pulse wave.
-Width
Measure –Pulse Width of a pulse wave.
+Duty
Measure +Duty Cycle of a pulse wave.
-Duty
Measure –Duty Cycle of a pulse wave.
Table 2-84 The Time Measurement menu (Page 3/3)
Menu
Settings
Comments
Delay A→B
Measure the signals delay between
two channels at the rising edge.
Delay A→B
Measure the signals delay between
two channels at the falling edge.
Phase A  B
Measure the phase difference
between two channels at the rising
edge
Phase A  B
Measure the phase difference
between two channels at the falling
edge
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Key Points:
1.
Select the signal channel for measuring. CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 according to the
interest. Press soft buttons as follows: Measure→Source→CH1, CH2, CH3 ,
CH4.
2.
To see all measurement values, Press No.2 button to set the Display All to ON.
18 measurement parameters will be displayed on the screen.
3.
Select parameters page for measuring; press No.2 or No.3 button to select
voltage or time parameters pages by pressing soft button as follows: Measure
→Voltage or Time →Vmax, Vmin……
4.
To get the measured value on the screen; select the parameters of interest by
pressing the soft button on the right of the menu, and read the data on the
bottom of the screen.
If the data is displayed as “*****”, it means the parameter cannot be measured
in current condition.
5.
Clear the measure values: press No.4 button Clear to clear away all of the auto
measure values would disappear from the screen.
6.
In Display All mode, there are 18 types of parameters could be used and the
measuring result up to 3 are shown below the screen. When the display area are
filled up 3 results, the new one will be displayed on the very right instating of the
earliest, meanwhile the other two results removed left in turn.
Turn on/off the mass
measurement
Clear Measured
Parameters
Figure 2-139 Explanation of the menu
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To Measure with Cursors
Figure 2-140 shows the Cursor button on the front-panel.
Cursor Measurement
Figure 2-140 The Cursor setup button
The cursor measurement has three modes: Manual, Track and Auto Measure.
1. Manual
In this mode, the screen displays two parallel cursors. Move the cursors to make
custom voltage or time measurements of the signal. The values are displayed on
the boxes below the menu. Before using cursors, make sure to set the Signal
Source as the channel for measuring.
2. Track
In this mode, the screen displays two cross cursors. The cross cursor sets the
position on the waveform automatically. Adjust cursor’s horizontal position on the
waveform by rotating the multifunctional knob ( ). The oscilloscope displays
the values of the coordinates on the boxes below the menu.
3. Auto Measure
This mode will take effect with Automatic Measurements. The instruments will
display cursors while measuring parameters automatically. These cursors
demonstrate the electrical meanings of these measurements.
NOTE: The Auto Measure mode for Cursor measuring will take no effect without
automatic measurement.
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Manual Mode
Press Cursor→Mode→Manual to display the manual mode menu.
Figure 2-141
Table 2-85 The Cursors menu
Menu
Mode
Settings
Manual
X
Type
Y
Source


CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
MATH
Comments
Adjust the cursor to
parameters manually.
measure
X/Y
Shown as vertical line to measure the
time/frequency values.
Shown as horizontal line to measure the
voltage values.
Select the measurement signal source.
Time values of a pair X cursors and time increment can be measured in manual
mode when selecting X type. (Frequency values and its increment of a pair X
cursors can be measured when selecting MATH source.)
Voltage values of a pair Y cursors and time increment can be measured in
manual mode when selecting Y type.
To do manual Cursor Measurements, please do as the following steps:
1. Select the Manual mode for cursor measurement by pressing soft button as:
Cursor→Mode→Manual.
2. Select channel Source for measurements by pressing soft button as:
Cursor→Source→CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, MATH.
NOTE: While measuring the channel with MATH, the results are valued with “d”
(division) as units.
3. Select the cursors type by pressing soft button as Cursor→Type→ X or Y.
4. Move the cursors to adjust the increment between the cursors:(Details in the
following Table)
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Table 2-86 The Cursor menu
Cursor
Increment
X
Cursor A
Y
X
Cursor B
Y
Operation
Turn the multifunctional knob (
cursor A horizontally.
Turn the multifunctional knob (
cursor A vertically.
) to move
Turn the multifunctional knob (
cursor B horizontally.
Turn the multifunctional knob (
cursor B vertically.
) to move
) to move
) to move
NOTE: Cursor could be moved only when the curse function menu is displayed.
5. To get measurement values:
Position of Cursor A: Time cursor centered on the midpoint of screen; Voltage
cursor centered on channel ground level.
Position of Cursor B: Same as above.
Horizontal space between cursor A and B (△X): Time between cursors (1/△X),
units in Hz, kHz, MHz, and GHz.
Vertical space between cursor A and B (△Y): Voltage between cursors.
NOTE: The values will be automatically displayed on the right upper corner of
screen when the cursor function menu is hidden or displaying other menus.
Term Explanations
Cursor Y: Cursors Y appear as horizontal lines on the display to measure
vertical parameters. Usually it is used to measure the Volts. When the
source is set as function, the units are assigned to the function.
Cursor X: Cursor X appears as vertical lines on the display to measure
horizontal parameters. Usually it indicates the time of trigger excursion.
When the source is set as FFT, X means frequency.
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Track Mode
Press Cursor→Mode→Track to display the manual mode menu.
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Table 2-87 Cursor descriptions
Menu
Settings
Mode
Track
Comments
Set Track mode in cursor measurement.
Cursor A
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
MATH
None
Set Cursor A in conjunction
Set Cursor A in conjunction
Set Cursor A in conjunction
Set Cursor A in conjunction
Set Cursor A in conjunction
Turn off Cursor A i
with
with
with
with
with
CH1.
CH2.
CH3.
CH4.
MATH.
Cursor B
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
MATH
None
Set Cursor B in conjunction
Set Cursor B in conjunction
Set Cursor B in conjunction
Set Cursor B in conjunction
Set Cursor B in conjunction
Turn off Cursor B.
with
with
with
with
with
CH1.
CH2.
CH3.
CH4.
MATH.
CurA
(Cursor A)
Turn the multifunctional Knob (
move cursor A Horizontally.
) to
CurB
(Cursor B)
Turn the multifunctional knob (
move cursor B horizontally.
) to
In cursor track mode, the cursors move together with the selected waveform.
To do Track mode Cursor Measurements, follow these steps:
1. Select the Track mode for cursor measurement by pressing soft button as:
Cursor→Mode→Track.
2. Select channel Source for Cursor A and Cursor B by pressing soft button as:
Cursor→Cursor A or Cursor B→CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, MATH or None.
3. Move the cursors to adjust the horizontal positions of the cursors: (Details in the
following Table )
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Table 2-88 The Cursor usage
Cursor
Operation
Cursor A
Turn the multifunctional knob (
) to move cursor A horizontally.
Cursor B
Turn the multifunctional knob (
) to move Cursor B horizontally.
NOTE: Moving cursor horizontally is not allowed when other (not tracking cursor)
menu is activated.
4. To get measurement values:
Position of Cursor A: Time cursor centered on the midpoint of screen; Voltage
cursor centered on channel ground level.
Position of Cursor B: Time cursor centered on the midpoint of screen; Voltage
cursor centered on channel ground level.
Read the horizontal space between Cursor A and B (△X): Time between cursors,
units in seconds. (1/△X), units in Hz, kHz, MHz, GHz
Vertical space between cursor A and B (△Y): Voltage between cursors, units in V.
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Auto mode
Press Cursor→Mode→Auto to display the manual mode menu.
Figure 2-143
Table 2-89 The Mode setting
Menu
Mode
Settings
Auto
Comments
Display the cursors for the current
automatic measuring. (See the following
figure).
There will be no cursor display if no parameters are chosen in Measure menu. The
oscilloscope could move cursor automatically to measure 22 parameters in Measure
menu.
Figure 2-144
Auto Measure Mode of Cursor Measurement
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To Use Run Control Buttons
The RUN control buttons include Auto (auto setting), Run/Stop and Single.
Auto: The Auto features automatic adjustments to produce a stable display of the
input signal. Press Auto button, the following menu appears.
Figure 2-145
Table 2-90 The Auto menu
Menu
Settings
Comments
Multi-Cycle
Press to display multi-cycle waveform
on the screen.
Single Cycle
Press to display single cycle waveform
on the screen.
Rise Edge
Fall Edge
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Press to display the waveform’s rising
edge and measure its rise time
automatically.
Press to display falling edge of the
waveform and measure its fall time
automatically.
Press to cancel all the Auto Set actions,
the oscilloscope will recover to its
previous status.
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Auto-Set functions
When the Auto is pressed the oscilloscope is configured to the following defaults:
Table 2-91 The Auto menu
Menu
Settings
Display format
Y-T
Acquire mode
Normal
Vertical Position
Adjusted to right position
Vertical “V/div”
Adjusted to right scale
Volts/Div
Coarse
Bandwidth limit
Full
Signal Invert
OFF
Horizontal position
Center
Horizontal “S/div”
Adjust to right position.
Trigger type
Edge
Trigger source
Find the channel with input signal automatically.
Trigger coupling
DC
Trigger voltage
Midpoint setting
Trigger mode
Auto
[1]
NOTE:
[1] The Bandwidth limit will turn on automatically as soon as measuring small signal.
Run/Stop: Run or Stop waveform acquiring.
NOTE: In Stop status, the volts/div and horizontal time base can be adjusted in a
fixed limit. That is, to zoom in/out the signal in vertical and horizontal directions.
Single: When running, press this key to stop the oscilloscope, when stopped, press
this key to make a single acquisition when the trigger occurs, then stop.
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Chapter 3 Application Examples
Example 1: Taking Simple Measurements
The function is used to observe an unknown signal; to display, measure frequency,
and peak-to-peak amplitude.
1.
(1)
(2)
(3)
To quickly display a signal, please do the steps as follows:
Set the probe [1] and the channel attenuations to 10X.
Connect signal to CH1 with the probe.
Press the Auto button.
The oscilloscope sets the vertical, horizontal, and trigger controls at the best
status automatically. To optimize the waveform display, adjust these controls
manually to meet the requirements.
2. Selecting Automatic Measurements
The oscilloscope takes automatic measurements on most signals. To measure
the frequency and the peak-to-peak amplitude, do these steps as follows:
(1) Measure peak-to-peak amplitude
Press Measure→Source→CH1 to set the measurement source
Press Voltage→Peak-Peak to select the peak-to-peak measurements and the
result will be displayed on the screen.
(2) Measure frequency
Press Measure→Source→CH1 to set the measurement source
Press Time→Freq to select the frequency measurements and the result will be
displayed on the screen.
NOTE: The frequency, period, and peak-to-peak measurements are shown on
the screen and are updated periodically.
Note:
[1] For DS1204B, the standard probe is RP3300A which attenuation ratio is fixed at 10X and does
not need to be adjusted.
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Example 2: View a Signal Delay Caused by a Circuit
This example is to test the input and output signals of a circuit and observe the
signal delay. First, set the probe [1] and the channel attenuation to 10X and connect
CH1 probe to the input, CH2 to the output of the circuit. Do these steps as follow:
1. Display the signals (CH1 and CH2):
(1) Press the Auto button.
(2) Adjust the vertical and the horizontal scale by turning the
set appropriate ranges for display.
(3) Press the CH1 button to select Channel 1, and turn the vertical
knob to adjust the vertical position of Channel 1 waveform.
(4) Press the CH2 button to select Channel 2, and turn the vertical
knob to adjust the vertical position of Channel 2 waveform.
2. Measure the delay time when a signal going through the circuit.
Auto-measuring the delay:
Press Measure→Source→CH1 to set the measurement source.
knobs to
Press Time to select the measurement Type.
Press Delay A→B to display the result on the screen.
You can see the change of the waveform in the following figure:
Figure 3-1 Waveform distortion
Note:
[1] For DS1204B, the standard probe is RP3300A which attenuation ratio is fixed at 10X and does
not need to be adjusted.
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Example 3: Capture a Single-Shot Signal
To capture a single event, it needs to gather some pre-test knowledge of the signal
in order to set up the trigger level and slope correctly. For example, if the event is
derived from TTL logic, a trigger level of 2 volts should work on a rising edge.
The following steps show how to use the oscilloscope to capture a single event.
1. Set the probe
[1]
and the channel attenuations to 10X.
2. Set up the trigger.
(1) Press the MENU button in the Trigger control area to display the menu.
(2) Press Edge to select the trigger mode.
Press Slope to select .
Press Source to select CH1.
Press Sweep to select Single.
Press Set Up→Coupling to select DC.
(3) Turn the vertical and horizontal
knobs to adjust the Volts/Div and
the Time base in a proper range for the signal.
(4) Turn the
knob to adjust trigger level.
(5) Press Run/Stop button to start capturing. When the trigger conditions are met,
data appears on the display representing the data points that the oscilloscope
obtained with one acquisition.
This function helps to capture the occurrence easily, such as the noise with
large amplitude; and set the trigger level higher a little above the normal level
and press Run/Stop and wait. When noise occurs, the instrument will record the
waveform before and after the trigger. Adjust the
knob in the
horizontal control area and change the level of the trigger position, will get the
inverted delay trigger. It is useful to observe the waveform before the
occurrence of the noise.
Note:
[1] For DS1204B, the standard probe is RP3300A which attenuation ratio is fixed at 10X and does
not need to be adjusted.
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Example 4: To Reduce the Random Noise on a Signal
If the signal is noisy (Figure 3-2), set up the oscilloscope to reduce the noise on the
waveform and avoid its interference to the signal.
Figure 3-2 Signal with noises
1. Set the probe
[1]
and the channel attenuations to 10X.
2. Connect a signal to the oscilloscope and obtain a stable display.
3. Improve the trigger by setting the Coupling.
(1) Press the MENU in the Trigger control area.
(2) Press Set Up→Coupling and select “LF Reject”. Low frequency reject, namely
adding a high pass filter, filters out the low-frequency signal components (lower
than 10kHz) while allows high-frequency signal components to pass. Or press
Set Up→HF Reject and select “ON”. High frequency reject, namely adding a low
pass filter, filters out the high-frequency signal components (greater than
100KHz, such as FM broadcast signal) while allows low frequency signal
components to pass. Through LF Reject or HF Reject, low frequency or high
frequency noise is rejected to obtain stable trigger.
Note:
[1] For DS1204B, the standard probe is RP3300A which attenuation ratio is fixed at 10X and does
not need to be adjusted.
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4.
To reduce the noise by setting the acquisition type and adjust the waveform
intensity.
(1) If there is noise within the signal and the waveform looks too wide, in this case,
choose average acquisition. In this mode the waveform will be thin and easy to
observe and measure.
To use average acquisition follows these steps.
 Press soft button as Acquire→Acquisition→Average

Toggle the Averages soft button to select the number of averages that best
eliminates the noise from the displayed waveform. It can be adjusted from
2 to 256. (See Figure 3-3)
Figure 3-3 Signal without noises
(2) To reduce the noise it can also be achieved by reducing the intensity of the
display.
NOTE: It is normal that the refresh rate will slow down when the average
acquisition mode is ON.
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Example 5: Making Cursor Measurements
There are 22 build-in automatic measurements. They can also be conducted using
cursors to make time and voltage measurements of a waveform quickly.
Measure the Peak Frequency of the First Sinc Waveform
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
measure the rising frequency at the rising edge of a signal, do these steps:
Press Cursor key to see the Cursor menu.
Press Mode to set Manual mode.
Press Type to select X.
Turn ( ) knob to place cursor A on the first peak of the wave.
Turn ( ) knob to place cursor B on the second peak of the wave.
Observe the data in time and frequency displayed on the screen.
Figure 3-4 Waveform display
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Measure the Amplitude of the First Waveform Peak of the Sinc.
Please follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Press Cursor key to see the Cursor menu.
Press Mode to set Manual mode.
Press Type to select Y.
Turn ( ) knob to place cursor A on the first peak of the wave.
Turn ( ) knob to place cursor B on the second peak of the wave.
Observe the following measurements in the cursor menu: (See Figure 3-5)
 The delta voltage (peak-to-peak voltage of the waveform)
 The voltage at Cursor A
 The voltage at Cursor B
Figure 3-5 Waveform display
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Example 6: The Application of the X-Y operation
Viewing Phase Changes through a Network
Theme: Connect the oscilloscope to monitor the input and output of the circuit and
capture the phase changes.
To view the input and output of the circuit in an X-Y display, do these steps:
1. From the probe menu set the attenuation to 10X. Set the switch to 10X on the
probes [1].
2. Connect the CH 1 probe to the input of the network, and connect the CH 2 probe
to the output.
3. If the channels are not displayed, press the CH1 and CH2 buttons.
4. Press the AUTO button.
5. Adjust the vertical
knob to display approximately the same amplitude
signals on each channel.
6. Press the MENU in horizontal control area to display the menu.
7. Press the Time Base soft button to select X-Y.
The oscilloscope displays a luscious pattern representing the input and output
characteristics of the circuit.
8. Adjust the vertical
and
knobs to a desirable
waveform display.
9. Apply the Ellipse method to observe the phase difference between the two
channels. (See Figure 3-6)
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Signal must be
centered in X
D
A
B
C
Figure 3-6
Ellipse method to observe the phase difference
Sinθ = A/B or C/D, where θ = phase shift (in degrees) between the two signals.
From the formula above, you could get:
θ = ±arcsine (A/B) or ±arcsine (C/D)
θ must be in the range of (0~π/2) or (3π/2~2π) if the main axis of the ellipse is at I
and III quadrant, If the main axis is at II and IV quadrant, θ must be in the range of
(π/2~π) or (π~3π/2).
Note:
[1] For DS1204B, the standard probe is RP3300A which attenuation ratio is fixed at 10X and does
not need to be adjusted.
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Example 7: Triggering on a Video Signal
Test a video circuit in the DVD set. Use video trigger to obtain a stable display.
Triggering on Video Fields
To trigger on the video fields, please do as the following steps:
1． Press the MENU key in the Trigger control area to see the Trigger menu.
2． Press Mode to select Video.
3． Press Source to select CH1 as trigger source.
4． Press Polarity to select .
5． Press Sync as Odd Field or Even Field.
6． Adjust the
stable trigger.
7． Turn the horizontal
knob to set trigger level at the video sync pulse to get
knob to see a complete waveform on the screen.
Figure 3-7 Triggering on Video Fields
DS1000B series triggers on the Odd field or Even field. To avoid confusion when Odd
field and Even field trigger simultaneously, choose Odd field or Even field as step 5
above.
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Triggering on the Video Lines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Press the MENU key in the Trigger control area to see the trigger menu.
Press Mode to select Video.
Press Source to select CH1 as trigger source.
Press Polarity to select .
Press Sync to select Line Num.
Turn ( ) knob to trigger on a specified line number.
7.
Adjust
trigger.
to set trigger level at the video sync pulse to get a stable
8. Turn the horizontal
screen.
knob to observe a complete waveform on the
Figure 3-8 Triggering on the Video Lines
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Example 8: FFT Cursor Measurement
FFT measurements include: Amplitude measurement (VRMS or dBVRMS) and
Frequency measurement (Hz).
Do these steps as follows:
1. Press Cursor→Press No.1 button to set cursor mode to Manual.
2. Press No.2 button associated with Type to select X or Y.
3. Press button MATH→set operate mode as FFT.
4. Press Cursor →press No.3 button to specify source as MATH.
5. Turn (
) knob to move the cursor A and cursor B to a point of interest.
Figure 3-9 Cursor Measurement (Type Y)
Figure 3-10 Cursor Measurement (Type X)
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Example 9: Pass/Fail Test
In Pass/Fail Test, the oscilloscope compares the input signal to the established
waveform mask.
Execute the steps as following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Press Utility→Pass/Fail.
Press Enable Test and select ON.
Press Mask Setting and then:
Press Recall to a the saved mask or press X Mask and Y Mask to adjust the
horizontal limit and vertical limit with the multifunctional knob
then press
Create Mask to create a new mask.
Press Output to select the output condition: pass or fail and whether sound is
included.
Press Operate to start the test.
Press Msg Display and select “ON” or “OFF”. When “ON” is selected, the test
results would be displayed at the upper left corner of the screen.
Figure 3-11 Waveform display
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
1.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
After the oscilloscopes is powered on, the screen remains dark (no
display):
Check the power cord connection.
Ensure the power switch is turned on.
Check whether the fuse burns out or not.
After the above inspection, restart the oscilloscope.
If the problem still remains, please contact RIGOL for help.
2.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
After the signal acquisition the waveform does not appear:
Check the probes connected with the signals.
Check the probes connected to the channels firmly.
Check the probes connected with the object being tested.
Check the circuit generates signal at the test point (To judge whether channel or
determinand in question, you can input the probe compensation output signal
to a channel in question).
(5) Repeat the acquisition.
3.
The measurement result is 10 times higher or lower than the value
expected.
Check if the probe attenuation is the same as the channel attenuation.
4. If the oscilloscope does not get a stable waveform display:
(1) Check the Trigger Source and notice if it is set to the channel in use.
(2) Check the Trigger Type. Use “Edge” for normal signals, and use “Video” for
VIDEO signals.
(3) Switch the coupling into LF Reject in order to filter out the low frequency noise
which disturbs the trigger or press HF Reject and select “ON” to filter out the
high frequency noise that disturbs the trigger.
(4) Adjust the trigger Sensitivity and the holdoff time.
5.
After pressing the Run/Stop button, the oscilloscope does not display
any waveform on screen.
Check whether the Trigger Mode is set to “Normal” or “Single” and see
whether the trigger level is out of the signal range. If yes, set the trigger level in
knob or pressing the 50% button. Or set
proper range by turning the
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the Trigger Mode as “AUTO”. Moreover, push Auto button to display the
waveform on screen.
6.
After the Acquisition is set to “Averages” or Display Persistence is set
ON, the waveform refreshes slowly.
It is normal in these settings.
7.
The signal is displayed as ladder like waveform.
(1) The time base setting maybe is too low. Turn the horizontal
knob to
increase horizontal resolution to improve the display.
(2) Maybe the display Type is set to Vectors, and set it to Dots mode to improve the
display.
8. Unable to connect to PC or the PictBridge printer by USB:
(1) When connected to PC, if the message “Unknown device” appears or prompting
scanner or camera was found. Press Utility to choose the I/O Setting menu, you
may see the USB Device menu has been set to be “PictBridge”, you should
switch it to “Auto Detect” or “Computer”. If necessary, restart the oscilloscope.
(2) If connecting to a PictBridge printer or the printing is unsuccessful, maybe the
USB Device menu has been set to “Computer”. You should switch it to be “Auto
Detect” or “PictBridge”. If necessary, restart the oscilloscope.
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Chapter 5 Specifications
All specifications apply to the DS1000B Series Oscilloscopes unless noted otherwise.
To meet these specifications, two conditions must first be met:


The instrument must have been operating continuously for thirty minutes within
the specified operating temperature.
Must perform the Self Cal operation, accessible through the Utility menu, if the
operating temperature changes by more than 5°C.
NOTE:
 All specifications are guaranteed unless noted “typical”.
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Technical Specifications
Acquisition
Sampling Modes
Real-Time
Equivalent-time
[1]
50 GSa/s[2]
Sampling Rate
2 GSa/s (half channel )
1 GSa/s (each channel)
Averages
N time acquisitions, all channels simultaneously, N is
selectable from 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256
Inputs
Input Coupling
DC, AC, GND
Input Impedance
1MΩ±2.0%
The input capacity is 18pF±3pF
Probe Attenuation
Factors
0.001X, 0.01X, 0.1X, 1X, 2X, 5X, 10X, 20X, 50X, 100X,
200X, 500X, 1000X
Maximum Input Voltage
Maximum Input Voltage of the analog channel:
CAT I 300Vrms, 1000Vpk; transient overvoltage
1000Vpk
CAT II 100Vrms, 1000Vpk
RP2200 10:1, CAT II 300Vrms
RP3300A 10:1, CAT II 300Vrms
Time delay between
channel (typical)
500ps
Horizontal
Sample Rate Range
3.65Sa/s-2GSa/s (Real-Time),
3.65Sa/s-50GSa/s (Equivalent-time)
Waveform interpolation
Sin(x)/x
Memory Depth
16k samples when horizontal timebase is 20ns/div or
lower and 8k samples when horizontal timebase is
50ns/div or higher for half channel[1]
8k samples for each channel
Scan speed Range
(Sec/div)
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2ns/div~50s/div, DS1104B
5ns/div~50s/div, DS1074B
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Sample Rate and
Delay Time Accuracy
Delta Time
Measurement Accuracy
(Full Bandwidth)
±50ppm (over any≥1ms time interval)
Single-shot: ±(1 sample interval + 50ppm × reading +
0.6 ns)
>16 averages: ±(1sample interval + 50ppm × reading
+ 0.4 ns)
Vertical
A/D converter
8-bit resolution, each channel samples simultaneously
Volts/div Range
2mV/div-10V/div at input BNC
Offset Range
±40V(250mV/div ~10V/div)
±2V(2mV/div~245mV/div)
Analog Bandwidth
70MHz(DS1074B)
100MHz(DS1104B)
200MHz(DS1204B)
Single-shot Bandwidth
70MHz(DS1074B)
100MHz(DS1104B)
200MHz(DS1204B)
Selectable Analog
Bandwidth Limit
20MHz (typical)
Lower Frequency Limit
(AC -3dB)
≤5Hz (at input BNC)
Rise Time at BNC,
typical
<1.75ns, <3.5ns, <5ns,
On 200MHz, 100MHz, 70MHz respectively
Dynamic range
±5div
DC Gain Accuracy
2mV/div~5mV/div: ±4% (Normal or Average
acquisition mode)
10mV/div~10V/div: ±3% (Normal or Average
acquisition mode)
DC Measurement
Accuracy, Average
Acquisition Mode
Average of ≥16 Waveforms with vertical position at
zero:
±(DC Gain Accuracy×reading+0.1div+1mV)
Average of ≥16 Waveforms with vertical position not at
zero:
±[DC Gain Accuracy×(reading+ vertical position)+(1%
of vertical position)+0.2div]
Add 2mV for settings from 2mV/div to 245 mV/div
Add 50mV for settings from 250mV/div to 10V/div
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Delta Volts
Measurement Accuracy
(Average Acquisition
Mode)
Delta Volts between any two averages of 16 waveforms
acquired under same setup and ambient
conditions: ±(DC Gain Accuracy×reading + 0.05 div)
Trigger
Trigger Sensitivity
0.1div-1.0div (adjustable)
Trigger Level Range
Internal
±6 divisions from center of screen
EXT
±1.2V
EXT/5
±6V
Internal
±(0.3div × V/div)(±4 divisions from
center of screen)
EXT
±(6% of setting + 40 mV)
EXT/5
±(6% of setting + 200 mV)
Trigger Level Accuracy
(typical) applicable for
the signal of rising and
falling time ≥20ns
Normal mode: pre-trigger(storage depth/(2×sampling)
rate), delayed trigger 1s
Trigger Offset
Slow Scan mode: pre-trigger 6div, delayed trigger 6div
Trigger Holdoff range
100ns~1.5s
HF Rejection
100kHz ±20%
LF Rejection
10kHz ±20%
Set Level to
(typical)
50%
Input signal frequency ≥50Hz
Edge Trigger
Edge trigger slope
Rising, Falling, Rising + Falling
Pulse Trigger
Trigger condition
(＞, ＜, =) Positive pulse, (＞, ＜, =) negative pulse
Pulse Width range
20ns ~10s
Video Trigger
Video standard & line
frequency
Support standard NTSC, PAL and SECAM broadcast
systems. Line number range: 1~525 (NTSC) and 1~625
(PAL/SECAM)
Pattern Trigger
Pattern setup
H, L, X,
,
Alternate Trigger
Trigger on CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4
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Measurements
Manual
Voltage difference between cursors (∆V)
Time difference between cursors (∆T)
Reciprocal of ∆T in Hertz (1/∆T)
Track
Voltage value for Y-axis waveform
Time value for X-axis waveform
Auto
Cursors are visible for Automatic
Measurement
Cursor
Auto Measure
Vpp, Vamp, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vavg, Vrms,
Overshoot, Preshoot, Freq, Period, Rise Time, Fall Time,
+Width, -Width, +Duty, -Duty, Delay A→B , Delay A→
B , Phase A→B ,Phase A→B
NOTE:
[1]
Half channel indicates selecting one of the channels in CH1 and CH2, or in CH3 and CH4.
[2]
This is the highest specification, the specific specifications are as follows:
DS1204B: 50GSa/s
DS1104B: 25GSa/s
DS1074B: 10GSa/s
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General Specifications
Display
Display Type
5.7 inch. (145 mm) diagonal TFT Liquid Crystal
Display
Display Resolution
320 horizontal ×RGB×240 vertical pixels
Display Color
64k color
Display Contrast (typical)
150:1
Backlight Brightness (typical)
300 nit
Probe Compensator Output
Output Voltage (typical)
Approximately 3Vpp (peak to peak value)
Frequency (typical)
1kHz
Power
Supply Voltage
AC, 100~240 V, 45~440Hz, CAT II
Power Consumption
Less than 50W
Fuse
2A, T rating, 250 V
Environmental
Ambient Temperature
Operating 10℃~ 40℃
Non-operating -20℃~ +60℃
Cooling Method
Fan force air flow
Humidity
+35℃ or below: ≤90% relative humidity
+35℃~ +40℃: ≤60% relative humidity
Altitude
Operating 3,000 m or below
Non-operating 15,000 m or below
Mechanical
Size
Heavy
Width
325mm
Height
159mm
Depth
133 mm
Without package
3kg
Packaged
4.3 kg
IP Protection
IP2X
Calibration Interval
The recommended calibration interval is one year
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Chapter 6 Appendixes
Appendix A: DS1000B series Accessories
Standard Accessories
 Passive Probes:
RP2200 (1X or 10X, adjustable) for DS1074B/DS1104B
RP3300A (10X) for DS1204B
Note:
1X -- the probe has 6MHz bandwidth, according with 150V CAT II.
10X -- the probe’s bandwidth equals to the upper limit of the oscilloscope, according with
300V CAT II.




A Power Cord that fits the standard of destination country.
An USB Cable
A CD-ROM (including User’s Guide an application software)
A Quick Guide
Optional Accessories:
 BNC Cable
 USB-GPIB Adapter
 50Ω Impedance Adapter
 DS1000B special convenient soft bag
All accessories (standard and optional) are available by contacting your
local RIGOL office.
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Appendix B: Warranty
RIGOL warrants its products’ mainframe and accessories in materials and
workmanship within the warranty period. During the period concerned, RIGOL
guarantees the free replacement or repair of products which are approved defective.
To get repair service or obtain a copy of the whole warranty statement, please
contact with your nearest RIGOL sales and service office.
RIGOL do not provide any other warranty items except the one being provided by
this summary and the warranty statement. The warranty items include but not being
subjected to the hint guarantee items related to tradable characteristic and any
particular purpose. RIGOL will not take any responsibility in cases regarding to
indirect, particular and ensuing damage.
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Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning
Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to
direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Caution
To avoid damages to the instrument or probes, do not expose them to liquids which
have causticity.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument and probes according to its operating conditions require. To
clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument and probes with a lintfree cloth (with a mild detergent and water). When clean the LCD, take care to
avoid scarifying it.
!
WARNING
To avoid injury resulting from short circuit, make sure the instrument
is completely dry before reconnecting into a power source.
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Index
50%........................................ 1-16
AC Coupling ............................... 2-6
AC Line ................................... 2-45
Accessories ................................ 6-2
Acquire.................................... 2-48
Acquisition ................................. 5-2
Alternative Trigger .................... 2-39
Appendix ................................... 6-1
AUTO .................................... 2-106
Auto Trigger ............................ 2-45
Automatic Measurement............ 2-90
Average Acquisition .................. 2-51
Bandwidth Limit ......................... 2-8
Blackman Window .................... 2-18
Channel Coupling ....................... 2-6
Cleaning .................................... 6-3
Coarse/Fine ............................. 1-12
Cursor ..................................... 2-99
Cursor Measurements ............... 2-99
DC Coupling ............................... 2-6
Display ...................................... 5-6
Display System......................... 2-52
Edge Trigger ............................ 2-33
Envelope ................................. 2-51
Equivalent Sampling ................. 2-51
Ext and Ext/5 ........................... 2-45
Factory Setup........................... 2-63
FFT ......................................... 2-16
FORCE .................................... 1-16
Front panel ................................ 1-3
Functional check ........................ 1-7
GND Coupling ............................ 2-7
Hamming Window .................... 2-18
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Hanning Window ...................... 2-18
HF Reject ................................ 2-46
Horizontal .................................. 5-2
I/O setup................................. 2-66
Inputs ....................................... 5-2
Instant Execute Key................ 2-105
Invert a waveform .................... 2-13
Language ................................ 2-74
LF Reject ................................. 2-46
Measurements ........................... 5-4
Normal Trigger ......................... 2-46
Nyquist Frequency .................... 2-19
PictBridge ................................ 2-78
Power ....................................... 5-6
Pretrigger ................................ 2-46
Probe Attenuation ...................... 2-9
Probe compensation ................... 1-9
Probe Compensator .................... 5-6
Pulse Trigger ........................... 2-34
Random Noise............................ 3-4
Realtime Sampling .................... 2-51
Rectangle Window .................... 2-18
REF ......................................... 2-20
RUN/STOP ............................. 2-105
Sampling System ...................... 2-48
Save and Recal ........................ 2-55
Self- Calibration........................ 2-86
Single Trigger .......................... 2-46
Slope Trigger ........................... 2-37
Sync Pulses.............................. 2-36
Trigger ...................................... 5-4
Trigger Control ......................... 1-15
Trigger System......................... 2-32
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Vertical ...................................... 5-3
Vertical System .......................... 2-2
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Vertical Window ....................... 1-11
Video Signal ............................. 3-10
Video Trigger ........................... 2-35
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